Dr. Ann-Sophie Lehmann

My field of research MATERIALS, TOOLS AND PRACTICES: HISTORICAL AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE PRODUCTION OF VISUAL ARTIFACTS IN OLD AND NEW MEDIA CULTURES develops a process-based approach to visual culture. Within this field, I explore the materiality of digital artifacts, such as computer graphics, as well as analogue artistic media, such as oil paint and clay. Another focus lies on the visual representation of processes of making. Currently, I am exploring hybrid materials in which digital and analogue aspects merge. An important aim of my research is to develop a theory of making and materials.

research platforms
Iconology Research Group
The IRG explores the role of iconology in relation to Visual Studies, Bildwissenschaften and Anthropology. Projects focus on the making, meaning and migration of images from the Middle Ages to the present day. The IRG organizes workshops and symposia on a yearly basis, at different locations in Europe and abroad.

research projects
2007-2011
The Brush in the Computer. A critical history of computer graphics and the 'painterly turn' in visual culture. The project is carried out with a VENI-research grant by NWO (Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research)

2008-2012
The Impact of Oil 1500-1600, NWO Research Project, Utrecht University, University of Amsterdam, in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum

2008-2010
Navel-Body-Skin, Art and Research project, IVOK, Instituut voor Onderzoek in de Kunsten, KU Leuven and St. Lucas Academie, Gent. Primary Investigator: dr. B. Baert, KU Leuven, International research partner: A. Lehmann
http://associatie.kuleuven.be/fak/nl/projects/navel-lichaam-huid

2008
Showing Making. The representation of creativity and art making in visual culture; towards an integrated perspective from media studies, anthropology and material culture studies, fellow Meertens Institute, KNAW, Amsterdam

2005-2007
Object appearance in painting and digital media. In collaboration with S. Pont, Physics of Man, Utrecht University and J.M. Geusebroek, Intelligent Systems Lab Amsterdam, Amsterdam University

editorial & advisory boards
Netherlands Yearbook for History of Art
Kunstschrift
Frauen-Kunst-Wissenschaft. Zeitschrift fuer Geschlechterforschung und visuelle Kultur
Framing Film (Series Amsterdam University Press)

conferences (selection)
Hiding Making, Showing Creation An international conference at the Teylers Museum, Haarlem & the Rijksacadamie Amsterdam, January 7&8 2011, exploring artistic strategies from the 19th to the 21st Century. Organized by Sandra Kisters (UU), Rachel Esner (UvA), Wouter Davidts (VU), Ann-Sophie Lehmann (UU)

hidingmaking program
Conference proceedings are in preparation with the Amsterdam University Press

Showing Making. International conference on the representation of image making and creative practices in ritual, art, media, and science, June 18 & 19, Filmmuseum, Amsterdam. Organized by Ann-Sophie Lehmann (UU), Nico de Klerk (EYE), Irene Stengs (Meertens Institute)

showingmaking program
A selection of contributions is published by The Journal of Modern Craft 1/5 2012