Cultural Personalities

Prof. Wolfgang Ullrich
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29.10.2025 - 19:30

Neues Kunstmuseum Tübingen, Schaffhausenstraße 123, 72072 Tübingen

Born 1967 in Munich. From 1986, studied Philosophy, Art History, Logic/Philosophy of Science, and German Studies in Munich.

Master’s degree in 1991 with a thesis on Richard Rorty; doctorate in 1994 on the late work of Martin Heidegger. Subsequently worked freelance as an author, lecturer, and consultant. 1997 to 2003 Assistant at the Chair of Art History at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich, followed by visiting professorships at the University of Fine Arts Hamburg and the State University of Design Karlsruhe.

From 2006 to 2015 Professor of Art Studies and Media Theory at the State University of Design Karlsruhe.

Since then, freelance as an author, cultural scholar, and consultant in Leipzig. Since 2019, co-editor with Annekathrin Kohout of the book series “Digitale Bildkulturen” (Digital Image Cultures) at Klaus Wagenbach Verlag.

How to reach the museum quickly and easily

By car

Arrival via the B27, exit Tübingen Unterer Wert / Eisenbahnstraße. Paid parking spaces are available directly at the NKT.

By train

You can currently reach the NKT by regional train only via the Tübingen-Lustnau station (approx. 20-minute walk).

By bus

Line 21, Betriebshof TüBus stop (8 minutes from the main station, runs Mon – Fri only).

By bicycle

The NKT is located on the Neckar cycle path and can be reached by bike from Tübingen city center in under ten minutes.

Accessibility

Our parking lot has two spaces for wheelchair users. The entrance to the NKT is suitable for wheelchair users and strollers. All floors of the NKT are accessible by elevator, which features wide doors and low-positioned controls for wheelchair users and children. On the first floor, the restrooms are barrier-free. Sufficient seating is available on all floors and in the exhibition rooms. A wheelchair can be borrowed at the ticket desk.

Art 28 Art Gallery

You will find our Art 28 Art Gallery next to the NKT

Free admission during opening hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 10 AM-2 PM.

Contact: Tel: 07071 97731-0, info@art28.com

How to reach the museum quickly and easily

By car

Arrival via the B27, exit Tübingen Unterer Wert / Eisenbahnstraße. Paid parking spaces are available directly at the NKT.

By train

You can currently reach the NKT by regional train only via the Tübingen-Lustnau station (approx. 20-minute walk).

By bus

Line 21, Betriebshof TüBus stop (8 minutes from the main station, runs Mon – Fri only).

By bicycle

The NKT is located on the Neckar cycle path and can be reached by bike from Tübingen city center in under ten minutes.

Accessibility

Our parking lot has two spaces for wheelchair users. The entrance to the NKT is suitable for wheelchair users and strollers. All floors of the NKT are accessible by elevator, which features wide doors and low-positioned controls for wheelchair users and children. On the first floor, the restrooms are barrier-free. Sufficient seating is available on all floors and in the exhibition rooms. A wheelchair can be borrowed at the ticket desk.

Art 28 Art Gallery

You will find our Art 28 Art Gallery next to the NKT

Free admission during opening hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 10 AM-2 PM.

Contact: Tel: 07071 97731-0, info@art28.com

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