Susanne Pfleger

Susanne Pfleger is an Adjunct Professor of Art Management at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design and has served as Director of the Städtische Galerie Wolfsburg since 1997. Her academic career includes a PhD in European Art History from the Universities of Heidelberg and Reims (1990), followed by research at the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence. She bridges academia and curation, overseeing exhibitions like ZUKÜNFTE and ghost poem at Wolfsburg.

Education & Career:

• PhD in European Art History, Romanistics, and Musicology (1990, Heidelberg/Reims)
• Research Fellow: Churches of Siena project, Florence (1991–1993)
• Curator/Director: Städtische Galerie Wolfsburg (1993–present)
• Guest Lecturer: Technical University Braunschweig (1996–2001)
• Professor: Burg Giebichenstein (2002–present)

Research Focus: Her work spans art historical analysis, pedagogical strategies in art education, institutional management in galleries, and contemporary curatorial practices. She integrates theoretical frameworks with hands-on exhibition leadership, emphasizing material culture and design futures.