Talk with Andrea von Goetz & Prof. Dr. Steinkraus, moderated by Dr. Silvie Aigner
Prof. Dr. Volker Steinkraus, renowned dermatologist and founder of Dermatologikum Hamburg, combines scientific expertise with a profound interest in art and aesthetics. At the heart of the conversation is the skin—not only as the body's largest organ, but also as a cultural, philosophical, and artistic medium.
Inspired by Paul Valéry's famous statement that "the skin is the deepest thing about a human being," the discussion explores how skin has been represented in art from the Renaissance to the present day, serving as an expression of identity, personality, and human relationships.
Steinkraus' recent book, How to Look Better, further explores the intersection of science, aesthetics, and culture. Drawing on art, architecture, and philosophy not merely as references but as sources of insight, it offers new perspectives on beauty, perception, and what it means to be human.
Time: 11 am to 12 noon
Meeting point: Hotel Astoria, Kaiser Wilhelm-Promenade, Bad Gastein
