ArtEZ University of Arts
ArtEZ University of Arts (Dutch: ArtEZ hogeschool voor de kunsten) is an art academy in Netherlands. ArtEZ combines several art institutes and art disciplines with branches in Arnhem, Enschede, and Zwolle. In its name the A stands for Arnhem, the E for Enschede, and Z for Zwolle.[1]
Academics
ArtEZ has divisions in the following subjects in the following locations:
- Arnhem: fashion design, graphic design, product design, fine art, music, creative writing, dance, theatre, architecture, interior, education in art, interaction design
- Enschede has two locations: the AKI Academy for Art & Design offering graphic design, fine art, and moving image, and the conservatory, offering music and education in art
- Zwolle: graphic design, music, architecture, interior, education in art
Notable alumni
- Alexander van Slobbe (fashion designer)
- Iris van Herpen (fashion designer)
- Lucas Ossendrijver (fashion designer)
- Viktor & Rolf (fashion designers)
- Wilbert Das (fashion designer)
- Lidewij Edelkoort (trend forecaster)
- Marcel Wanders (product designer)
- Ruud-Jan Kokke (product designer)
- Martin Majoor (type designer)
- Tom Holkenborg (DJ, componist and producer)
- Daan Roosegaarde (innovator)
- Levi van Veluw (fine arts)
- Dianne van Giersbergen (Soprano)