Location: MOP2, Aula Design 

moderated by Prof. Prof. h.c. Dirk Gebhardt

In his guest lecture at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Frank Robert talks about his job as head of the photo department of the Austrian daily newspaper "DER STANDARD," but also looks back on his work as a photo artist: How can profession and vocation be combined here? And what does everyday life in a photo editorial office actually look like? Which photographic works make it into a daily newspaper or magazine? Which visual language stands out and sticks in people's minds?

After the presentation, there will be plenty of time to discuss more topics with each other.

In addition to his guest lecture, Frank Robert will be available for some portfolio reviews!

1967 born in Bensheim/ Germany

1994-99 Degree in Communication Design/ Photography/ FH Darmstadt

1999 Degree in Photography under Prof. Hans Puttnies 

1997-2000 Member of the artists' group "Heart Gallery", Mannheim

Since 2000 working as a photo artist; numerous exhibitions

2000-2004 Lecturer in Photography, University of Heidelberg

since 2011 Photo Editor, "Der Standard", Vienna

since 2021 Head of Photo Editing, "Der Standard", Vienna

since 2017 Lecturer in the Diploma Class, Prager Fotoschule, Linz (Austria)

since 2022 Lecturer in Photography, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (Austria)

Publication in 2016: “Endstation Sehnsucht - Der Wiener Prater”, Kehrer Verlag, Heidelberg