Johan Frederik Hartle

Johan Frederik Hartle Overview

Johan Frederik Hartle, a prominent figure in academia, holds an impressive journey in the realm of philosophy and aesthetics. He completed his Master's studies in Philosophy and Political Science at the University of Frankfurt. In 2005, he achieved his doctoral degree from the University of Münster with a dissertation centered on "The Opened Space: The Politics of Aesthetic Form." Hartle's academic pursuits led him to various renowned institutions across Europe and Asia. He served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Philosophical Institute of the University of Amsterdam, contributing to the academic environment at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Additionally, he was active at the University of Rome III and the Franz Rosenzweig Minerva Research Centre at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He has held notable positions in esteemed institutions, further solidifying his academic influence. A guest professorship at the Kunstakademie Münster in 2008/09 and an extraordinary professorship for Aesthetics at the China Academy of Intermedia Art in Hangzhou since 2011 are noteworthy milestones. His associations extended to the Institute for the Humanities at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver and as an Assistant Professor for Art and Cultural Philosophy at the University of Amsterdam. In 2017, he assumed the role of a full professor for Art Science and Media Theory at the State University of Design in Karlsruhe, later serving as its acting Rector from April 1, 2018. Notably, on May 7, 2019, he was elected Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, succeeding Eva Blimlinger. His tenure at the Karlsruhe University of Design was succeeded by Jan Boelen as Rector. Hartle's impact is also marked by his significant publications, including works like "Der geöffnete Raum: Zur Politik der ästhetischen Form" and collaborations such as "Personal Kill" and "DADALENIN." His academic contributions are acknowledged through awards like the Hendrik Casimir-Karl Ziegler Research Prize in 2005.