Kunst – Forschung – Geschlecht: Anti-Gender und digitale Autoritarismen
Maria Bussmann
Institute of Studies in Art and Art Education, Art Theory
2026S, Lecture (VO), 2.0 ECTS, 2.0 semester hours, course number S05660
Gender/diversity/queer-specific
Description
Anti-Gender and Digital Authoritarianism
In the 2025/26 academic year, this lecture series addresses gender-biased politics in art, culture, and society within the digital sphere. It offers insights into how reactionary actors undermine concepts of equality, justice, and sexual/reproductive rights, particularly in and through digital media. Furthermore, it examines artistic practices and social alliances that disrupt these media narratives and generate counter-narratives to anti-liberal, authoritarian, discriminatory, racist, and extremist ideologies.
The language of each lecture will depend on the speaker and is indicated in the title (German or English).
Examination Modalities
At the end of each semester, there is a written exam with questions on the individual lectures. The questions can be answered in German or English.
Comments
Several lectures are presented each academic year, taking place on Wednesdays at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Each lecture lasts between 45 and 60 minutes and is followed by a discussion.
Academic and Artistic Advisory Board: Sofia Bempeza, Maria Bussmann, Edith Futscher, Barbara Graf, Nanna Heidenreich, Kristina Pia Hofer, Anita Hosseini, Stefanie Kitzberger, Annette Krauss, Doris Löffler, Anna Spohn, Julia Sprenger, Jenni Tischer.
Course Director: Maria Bussmann; Series Concept & Organization: Doris Löffler
Key Words
Gender
Dates
Wed, 18 March 2026, 18:00–20:00 Auditorium , "Vortrag Leo Fischer"
Wed, 25 March 2026, 18:00–20:00 Auditorium , "Vortrag Ann-Kathrin Rothermel und Valentina Nerino"
Wed, 15 April 2026, 18:00–20:00 Auditorium , "Vortrag Sofia Bempeza"
Wed, 13 May 2026, 18:00–20:00 Auditorium , "Vortrag Celina Beck und Emma Lakkala"
Wed, 27 May 2026, 18:00–20:00 Auditorium , "Vortrag Anna T."
Wed, 03 June 2026, 18:00–20:00 Lecture Room 1 , "Rückblick und Konversatorium"
Wed, 10 June 2026, 18:00–20:00 Seminar Room 7 , "Prüfung"
Course Enrolment
From 02 February 2026, 09:00 to 16 March 2026, 20:00
Via online registration
Curriculum Allocation
Art Education: subject kkp (Bachelor): Wissenschaftliche Praxis: FOR: Lehrveranstaltungen nach Wahl aus Wissenschaftliche Praxis 067/003.80
Art Education: subject kkp (Bachelor): Weitere Schwerpunkte: Diversity, Gender und Queer Studies 067/030.05
Art Education: subject kkp (Enhancements study): Wissenschaftliche Praxis: FOR: Lehrveranstaltungen nach Wahl aus Wissenschaftliche Praxis 067/003.80
Art Education: subject dex (Bachelor): Wissenschaftliche Praxis: FOR: Lehrveranstaltungen nach Wahl aus Wissenschaftliche Praxis 074/003.80
Art Education: subject dex (Bachelor): Weitere Schwerpunkte: Diversity, Gender und Queer Studies 074/030.05
Art Education: subject dex (Enhancements study): Wissenschaftliche Praxis: FOR: Lehrveranstaltungen nach Wahl aus Wissenschaftliche Praxis 074/003.80
Transformation Studies. Art x Science (Bachelor): Focus! Transformation Areas: Social Transformation 162/040.20
TransArts - Transdisciplinary Arts (Bachelor): Theoretical foundations: Theoretical foundations 180/003.01
Expanded Museum Studies (Master): Electives: Gender Studies 537/080.34
Stage Design (1. Section): Kunsttheorie und Kulturwissenschaften: Gender Studies 542/107.06
Stage Design (2. Section): Kunsttheorie und Kulturwissenschaften: Gender Studies 542/207.06
Media Arts: Specialisation in Transmedia Arts (2. Section): Wissenschaft, Theorie und Geschichte : Genderstudies 566/208.07
Media Arts: Specialisation in Digital Arts (2. Section): Wissenschaft, Theorie, Geschichte: Genderstudies 567/208.07
Kunst- und Kulturwissenschaften (Master): Electives Area 2: Art Theory 568/006.05
Design: Specialisation in Design and Narrative Media (2. Section): Methodological and Theoretical Fundamentals: Humanities 576/203.02
Design: Specialisation in Communication Design (2. Section): Methodological and Theoretical Basics: Humanities 577/203.02
Design: Specialisation in Fashion Design (1. Section): Methodological and Theoretical Basics: Free Elective Pool Methodological and Theoretical Basics 584/103.80
Fine Arts (2. Section): Scientific and Research Practice: Gender Studies 605/202.10
Fine Arts (2. Section): Scientific and Research Practice: Free Electives out of Scientific and Research Practice 605/202.80
Design: Specialisation in Applied Photography and Time-based Media (2. Section): Methodological and Theoretical Basics: Humanities 626/203.02
Co-registration: possible
Attending individual courses: possible