Scholar and writer

Welcome
Dirk Hohnstraeter is a Berlin-based scholar in the humanities and published author of five books. His research and writing focus on cultural aspects of the economy and everyday life. He is a Full Professor at the Berlin University of the Arts.
Meet Dirk and learn more about his books, his keynotes, and his newsletter.
Now
Dirk loves walking, wine, and strong espresso. Read what he is up to these days:
- Was appointed as a Full Professor of Communication in Social and Economic Contexts at the College of Architecture, Media and Design of the Berlin University of the Arts.
- Is conducting a collaborative project with Prof. Dr. Patrick McGuinness (St Anne’s College) as part of the University of Oxford ⎪ UdK Berlin Partnership in Arts and Humanities on the topic of “Forms of Attention: Mapping the Everyday in Oxford and Berlin.”
- Writes articles for his newsletter on Substack and joins the conversation on the platform.