eikones - Center for the Theory and History of the Image is an interfaculty and interdisciplinary academic unit at the University of Basel with the aim of coordinating and promoting research and teaching in the theory and history of the image.

It coordinates, expands and promotes image-related academic collaboration between researchers, programs and faculties at the University of Basel. In addition, specialized institutions in Basel (Kunstmuseum Basel, Schaulager, etc.) as well as related university and non-university institutions and networks in Switzerland and abroad are integrated and included in the research.

The center is a place where inter- and transdisciplinary research in the form of projects, research groups, research colloquia, conferences, publications, etc. are initiated and supported.

The eikones Graduate School supports and promotes young academics with its scientific and organizational work.