At the beginning of 2026, students from the Faculty of Music and Visual Arts visited Vienna as part of a trip organized by the Department of Sculpture. During their visit, they had the opportunity to meet Erwin Wurm in his studio, who has been ranked among the world’s leading artists on the Artfacts list for years. Beyond the chance of encountering the artist in his working environment, the students gained direct, first-hand impressions, the shared excitement of artistic discovery, as well as inspiration and ideas related to materials and creative processes. Here are a few excerpts of their experiences: