ArtEZ University of the Arts
Art school in the Netherlands
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ArtEZ University of the Arts (Dutch: ArtEZ hogeschool voor de kunsten) is an art academy in the 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]
ArtEZ hogeschool voor de kunsten | |
 A photo of the ArtEZ Arnhem campus, designed by Gerrit Rietveld. | |
| Type | Private art academy |
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| Established | 2002 |
| Accreditation | NVAO |
Total staff | ± 1000 |
| Students | ± 3000 |
| Location | , 51°59′1.9″N 5°53′40.7″E |
| Language | Dutch, English |
| Colours | Black and aqua |
| Website | artez |
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Academies
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 design, education in art, interaction design
- Enschede has two locations:
- The AKI Academy for Art & Design: Graphic design, fine art, and moving image
- The conservatory: Music and education in art
- Zwolle: Graphic design, music, architecture, interior, education in art
Notable teachers and alumni
- Alexander van Slobbe (fashion designer)
- Yaquelin Abdala (painter)
- Bertolf Lentink (musician)
- Daan Roosegaarde (innovator)
- Dianne van Giersbergen (Soprano)
- Evert Bloemsma (photographer and type designer)
- Hanco Kolk (cartoonist)
- Ilse Warringa (voice actress)
- Iris van Herpen (fashion designer)
- Jan Vayne (pianist)
- Jeangu Macrooy (musician)
- Levi van Veluw (fine arts)
- Lidewij Edelkoort (trend forecaster)
- Marcel Wanders (product designer)
- Martin Majoor (type designer)
- Martijn Oostra (type designer)
- Merlijn Twaalfhoven (composer)
- Michiel Braam (jazz pianist)
- Ruud-Jan Kokke (product designer)
- Sanne Hans (singer)
- Simone Atangana Bekono (writer)[2]
- Tom Holkenborg (DJ, componist and producer)
- Viktor & Rolf (fashion designers)
- Wilbert Das (fashion designer)
