Dr. Stephanie Dieckvoss

Dr. Stephanie Dieckvoss is a Senior Lecturer in Art History at The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. She has previously taught at Central Saint Martins (UAL), Kingston School of Art, IESA (Paris), and Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

Her research focuses on contemporary art markets, particularly emerging markets, collecting practices, art fairs, and the intersection of art and commerce. Her PhD, titled Do-It-Yourself: Art and Alternative Art Fairs of the 1990s in Europe and the USA, was completed at Kingston University with the support of a Techne (AHRC) scholarship.

Alongside her academic work, Stephanie is an established writer and journalist specialising in contemporary art and market dynamics. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Apollo, Handelsblatt, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Weltkunst, and Artpress.

Before entering academia, Stephanie spent over 15 years working in commercial galleries and art fairs across Europe and the United States, gaining extensive experience in cultural management across both public and private sectors.

She holds a PhD and MA in Art History, an MBA, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Art and Design Education. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an active member of several professional organisations.