Episode 60: Henning Strassburger
Kevin Kirkwood chops it up with Henning at KÖNIG GALERIE in Berlin, Germany. They talked about his current exhibition on view at the gallery until February 23.
Henning Strassburger (b. 1983 in Meissen, Germany) explores the intersection of identity, mass media, and self-representation in the digital age. Known primarily for his colorful paintings, he has recently added figuration to his abstract practice. Strassburger’s works blend autobiographical elements with pop culture references, examining how identity is shaped by social media and consumer culture. At the heart of his practice is Alphakenny, an alter ego representing a fictionalized version of the artist grappling with artistic and social expectations. This figure navigates the tensions between personal identity and self-promotion, enriching the compositions with irony and cultural references. Strassburger lives and works in Berlin. He studied at the Akademie der Künste in Düsseldorf. His work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions, including at Kunstraum Potsdam (2022), Kunsthal Rotterdam (2020), Deichtorhallen, Hamburg (2019), Aishti Foundation, Beirut (2018), and Bundeskunsthalle, Bonn (2016).
Produced by @kevinwillpaint
@the_strassburger
@koeniggalerie
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Image courtesy of the artist.
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