About the Leiden Academy

Why start the Leiden Academy in 2023? Because art and culture are an indispensable factor in an open and democratic society. There, artists formulate and investigate ideas and circumstances that can contribute. Seen in this light, well-developed artistry is crucial capital for society. The Leiden Academy therefore wants to be a place where you can develop your artistry. The idea of ​​a new era in which we will live in a balance between humans, nature and technology, described by Glenn Albrecht as the Symbiocene, is the inspiration for the curriculum.

• The course is not accredited and therefore no diploma is awarded. The term Academy refers to a place where you can freely conduct research and exchange ideas and knowledge.
• Focus: The development of artistry in a changing world.
• Curriculum: A mix of teachers, disciplines and techniques.
• Location: In, with, by and for the city of Leiden and with international/national collaborations.
• For whom: The program is accessible to all makers, from professional to novice. You don't learn techniques. What counts is your motivation.