The State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart (Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart, ABK) is a public art university in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. With roots going back to the 18th century and its modern form established in the 19th century, it offers programmes in fine arts, design, architecture-related fields, art education, and conservation and restoration. Study is strongly studio- and project-based, with an emphasis on developing an individual artistic or design practice under close mentorship. ABK is a specialised institution and part of Stuttgart’s wider cultural and creative ecosystem.