--- title: "Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/the-leipzig-academy-of-fine-arts-hgb" description: "The Academy of Visual Arts (HGB), one of the oldest art academies in Germany, is based in Leipzig. It has a history stretching back more than 200 years, which was also shaped by Goethe, who was taught at the academy during his time. Between 1887 and 1890, it was given a stately new building, and since 1950 the institution has borne its current name \"Leipzig Academy of Visual Arts\". Around 600 students study photography, painting/graphics, book art/graphic design and media art. In 2009, the Master's degree course \"Cultures of the Curatorial\" was introduced, which represents a unique combination of application-oriented research practice and academic reflection. The teaching staff at the HGB have an international reputation and a proven artistic oeuvre. In addition to masters of the New Leipzig School such as Neo Rauch, the university in Leipzig's music district has produced countless other talents. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/873781/ec70f98db651aa35b086453306e9e11dcecee8a96678915bde1e2ddd93a38eb1/academy-of-visual-arts-w-chterstra-e-11.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig ============================== - Other public institutions - Schools Academy of Visual Arts - Wächterstraße 11 Academy of Visual Arts, Studio Academy of Visual Arts, exterior view Academy of Visual Arts, Printing Academy of Visual Arts, Foyer Academy of Visual Arts, Gang The Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig offers students various diploma programs. The Academy of Visual Arts (HGB), one of the oldest art academies in Germany, is based in Leipzig. It has a history stretching back more than 200 years, which was also shaped by Goethe, who was taught at the academy during his time. Between 1887 and 1890, it was given a stately new building, and since 1950 the institution has borne its current name "Leipzig Academy of Visual Arts". Around 600 students study photography, painting/graphics, book art/graphic design and media art. In 2009, the Master's degree course "Cultures of the Curatorial" was introduced, which represents a unique combination of application-oriented research practice and academic reflection. The teaching staff at the HGB have an international reputation and a proven artistic oeuvre. In addition to masters of the New Leipzig School such as Neo Rauch, the university in Leipzig's music district has produced countless other talents. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Lecture period: Monday to Friday: 8:00-00:30 Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-17:00 During the lecture-free weeks: Monday to Friday: 8:00-22:00 Saturday: 12:00-17:00 Read more Directions & Parking facilities Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Wächterstr. (Ferdinand-Rhode-Str.) (line 89). The destination is about 161 m on foot from there. Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Neues Rathaus (450 m away), Münzgasse/LVZ (550 m away). By car: The Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst is located in the southern center of Leipzig and can be reached via Martin-Luther-Ring and Karl-Tauchnitz-Straße. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Festival - Show - Show - Place of interest - Other public institutions - Other public institutions - Pedestrian zone - Tours 10.50 km - Canoe 6.38 km - Canoe 29.99 km - Pilgrimage route Contact Wächterstraße 11 04107 Leipzig