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ZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste Art Education, Cultural Critique, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Musik, Tanz, Theater, Transdisziplinarität

Mit rund 2100 Bachelor- und Masterstudierenden und 650 Dozierenden zählt die ZHdK zu den führenden Kunsthochschulen Europas. Das Studien- und Forschungsprogramm umfasst die Bereiche Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Musik, Tanz, Theater und Transdisziplinarität. Der gemeinsame Campus auf dem Toni-Areal bringt die Disziplinen zusammen und ermöglicht interdisziplinären Austausch. Diverse Schauplätze im Toni-Areal, in der Gessnerallee, im Museum für Gestaltung oder im Musikklub Mehrspur machen die Ergebnisse aus Lehre und Forschung sichtbar und geben Einblicke in die Welt von Kunst, Design und Vermittlung.

The first week is already over. Do you spot yourself?
18/09/2026

The first week is already over. Do you spot yourself?

It's one of my favourite days of the year! Welcoming our new students to ZHdK. I'm sure we will be amazed by your creati...
18/09/2026

It's one of my favourite days of the year! Welcoming our new students to ZHdK. I'm sure we will be amazed by your creativity and your artistic practice.

Curtain Up! is the highlight of the school year for all students of . Classical and contemporary works by internationall...
11/09/2026

Curtain Up! is the highlight of the school year for all students of . Classical and contemporary works by internationally renowned choreographers were presented on June 27 and 28 at and on July 5, 2026 at the .

Congrats to our students and thank you to everyone who made it happen — on stage, backstage, and in the audience!

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  - 1 week of experimenting and discoveringDuring the first week of the summer holidays, the ZHdK Sommeratelier 2026 wel...
21/07/2026

- 1 week of experimenting and discovering

During the first week of the summer holidays, the ZHdK Sommeratelier 2026 welcomed young creatives to explore art and design through hands-on workshops, studio practice and inspiring conversations.

A huge thank you to the project leads , and Katrin Siegel, and to all the lecturers and staff who made this week possible.

  Sneaker as cultural artifact by Ilja Kager .arteducation In his Master's thesis, .kager  explores the sneaker at the i...
20/07/2026

Sneaker as cultural artifact by Ilja Kager .arteducation

In his Master's thesis, .kager explores the sneaker at the intersection of art, design and fashion. By taking it apart, transforming it and placing it in new contexts, he shifts the sneaker from a functional object to a sculptural medium for reflection.

Inspired by the work of Martin Margiela and Alexandra Bircken, the project investigates deconstruction as both an artistic and analytical practice. Fragments, materials and traces become tools for revealing the cultural, social and material narratives embedded in everyday objects.

🍎 "Roll, roll, little apple on the silver plate."Created by ZHdK students Anora Ismailova (directing .theater), Alice Sh...
17/07/2026

🍎 "Roll, roll, little apple on the silver plate."

Created by ZHdK students Anora Ismailova (directing .theater), Alice Shchutska (acting .theater ) and Makar Fabrika (), this performance brings together different artistic practices and personal perspectives.

Originally developed as a 30-minute work and presented at ZHdK Hochschultag in a special 7-minute version, it reflects on war without addressing it directly. Instead, it speaks through images, symbols and shared experience.

At its heart is the apple, a well-known symbol in East Slavic folklore. Rolling across a silver plate, it represents looking into the distance, wisdom and the magical revelation of the world.
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  What happens when a glance becomes a conversation?«Between Glances» by Iris Prelorentzou (._p._ ) invited visitors to ...
16/07/2026

What happens when a glance becomes a conversation?
«Between Glances» by Iris Prelorentzou (._p._ ) invited visitors to connect through specially designed telescopes, using nothing but the movement of their eyes.

The goal is to reach beyond language and to reimagine communication as an embodied experience that bridges cultural differences.

This project from the Bachelor Major Interaction Design was nominated for the ZHdK Förderpreis Design.

Two alumni. Two extraordinary artistic journeys. Two honorary distinctions: Congratulations to .siranossian and ! They w...
29/06/2026

Two alumni. Two extraordinary artistic journeys. Two honorary distinctions: Congratulations to .siranossian and !

They were awarded the ZHdK Honorary Titles at the University Day 2026. With this title, ZHdK honors alumni who are ambassadors for the university with their work and personality.

Maschinen entscheiden mit, was wir sehen, hören und für möglich halten. Doch wie viel Macht geben wir ihnen ab? Die ZHdK...
16/03/2026

Maschinen entscheiden mit, was wir sehen, hören und für möglich halten. Doch wie viel Macht geben wir ihnen ab? Die ZHdK-Professoren Christopher Salter und Nils Röller sprechen in unserem Podcast über Wahrnehmung statt Kreativität, um die Spuren des Kalten Kriegs in heutigen Technologien – und um die Frage, wie künstlerische Ausbildung mit Maschinen umgehen kann, ohne sich von ihnen bestimmen zu lassen.

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What does craftsmanship mean today – between tradition, innovation and social responsibility? In the Minor Craft Basic, ...
13/03/2026

What does craftsmanship mean today – between tradition, innovation and social responsibility? In the Minor Craft Basic, students explored craft techniques, their histories and their future potential through both practical and theoretical means. Input, readings, excursions and experimental processes gave rise to independent projects that open up new perspectives. The results provide insight into different approaches to craftsmanship, as well as to materials, methods and processes.

1-3 Work during minor weeks in the metal workshop
4-5 Lisa Huwiler .arteducation
6-7 Jaël Egloff
8-10 Fadri Holstein .arteducation

Lecturers: Anna Furrer, Eva Geiser, Thomas Schärer, Denise Schwab, Erika Fankhauser Schürch, Ezra Dilger

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Toni-Areal, Pfingstweidstrasse 96
Zürich
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Montag 07:00 - 22:00
Dienstag 07:00 - 22:00
Mittwoch 07:00 - 22:00
Donnerstag 07:00 - 22:00
Freitag 07:00 - 22:00
Samstag 07:00 - 22:00
Sonntag 08:00 - 20:00

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