“New Thames” is a photo series by photographer Manuel Alvarez Diestro, which focuses on the skyline on the banks of the Thames.

“New Thames” is a photo series that focuses on the skyline on the banks of the Thames. Photographer Manuel Alvarez Diestro deliberately focuses his lens on the buildings in such a way that what we perceive as traditional disappears. The images of contemporary architecture in London appear gloomy and alien – a deliberate stylistic device.

The pictures were taken on both sides of the river – images of the eastern and western parts of the city juxtapose the towers of the business class and residential areas. What his photos actually say – whether residential or business tower – is that architectural patterns, which are monotonously repeated, characterize the new skyline on the banks of the Thames.

Some of the pictures show the interaction of old and new – this is how the scale of the new architecture first becomes apparent. The photographer deliberately places the horizon in the center of the pictures to give the Thames a dominant position.

Photos: Manuel Alvarez Diestro

Since December 1, 2019, prospective students have been able to register for the aptitude test for admission to a bachelor’s, diploma or teaching degree program at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle. The aptitude tests will take place from March 23 to 28, 2020. A study information day will be held on January 9. Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle, founded in 1915, offers a wide range of courses in the fields of art (painting/graphics, […]

Since December 1, 2019, prospective students have been able to register for the aptitude test for admission to a bachelor’s, diploma or teaching degree program at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle. The aptitude tests will take place from March 23 to 28, 2020. A study information day will be held on 9 January.

Founded in 1915, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle offers a special profile with its faculties of art (painting/graphics, sculpture (also includes sculpture), art education) and design (including industrial, fashion and communication design, interior design and multimedia). With over 1,000 students, it is one of the largest art colleges in Germany. The aptitude test for admission to a bachelor’s, diploma or teacher training course comprises the following parts: Portfolio review, examinations of creative/drawing/artistic skills, examinations of course-related skills. Registration for the aptitude test takes place online and is possible up to and including March 10, 2020: azul.burg-halle.de

Under the Sculpture degree course, students can choose to study “Sculpture / Figure”, “Sculpture / Metal”, “Ceramics”, “Jewelry” or “Time-based Arts”.

Further information on the content and procedure of the aptitude test can be found at www.burg-halle.de/mappe

Applications for admission to a Master’s degree course are possible separately from April 1 to May 15, 2020.

Anyone who is still unsure about a possible choice of study, has questions about portfolio design, would like to take a look at the workshops and studios or talk to students and teachers can come to a study information day on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle will open its doors to all prospective students between 9 am and 4 pm. The BURG program will be presented with a varied program.

Visionary thinking and design are encouraged in the more than 20 fields of study, as is the development of practical professional skills. The university has very well-equipped studios and workshops and is networked with numerous research facilities, institutions and companies. Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle offers bachelor’s, master’s, diploma and state examination degrees (teaching degree). The Department of Art also offers the opportunity to study to become a master student. It is possible to do a doctorate in both faculties at the BURG.