Rolf Müller

Rolf Müller is a Professor of Art Education at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle. Born in 1941, he studied Art Education and Germanistics at Karl-Marx-Universität Leipzig (1959–1963) and later Painting/Textile at Burg Giebichenstein (1965–1970). He held teaching roles in departments such as Naturstudium (1970–1987) and Angewandte Malerei/Textil (1987–1993), before establishing the Art Pedagogy department in 1991. He became a Professor in 1994 and held a guest professorship at Hanoi’s Academy of Art and Design in 2000. Retiring in 2006, he remains influential through his artwork, exhibited internationally since 1975, with pieces in public and private collections. His work is showcased in ongoing events at Burg Giebichenstein, such as the 2025 Jahresausstellung and collaborations with institutions like the Grassi Museum.

Education highlights include:

• 1959–1963: Art Education/Germanistics, Karl-Marx-Universität Leipzig
• 1965–1970: Painting/Textile, Burg Giebichenstein

Research interests focus on interdisciplinary art pedagogy, textile design, and the intersection of art and applied arts. His exhibitions span decades, including major shows in Halle, Berlin, Hanoi, and beyond. Recent institutional collaborations include the 2025 BURG Session and Designblok events in Prague. His legacy includes foundational roles in shaping art education and textile practices at Burg Giebichenstein.