Jon Rafman Gets First German Museum Solo Show at K21
From May 30 to September 27, 2026, K21 will present the inaugural solo museum exhibition in Germany featuring Canadian media artist Jon Rafman, organized by Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. This exhibition will explore Rafman's artistic journey since 2008, highlighting his role as a trailblazer in the digital era. His work, characterized by dark humor, critiques society's relationship with the internet and its evolution, particularly regarding AI as a medium. A dedicated monographic publication will be released alongside the exhibition. Director Susanne Gaensheimer praised Rafman as one of the most influential digital artists, emphasizing his insightful analysis of AI's effects on individuals and society.
Key facts
- First solo museum exhibition of Jon Rafman in Germany
- Exhibition runs from May 30 to September 27, 2026 at K21
- Organized by Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Overview of Rafman's work since 2008
- Rafman is described as a pioneering artist of the digital age
- His work uses AI as a medium and critically examines its societal effects
- First monographic publication to be released with the exhibition
- Susanne Gaensheimer is Director of Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
- K21
Locations
- Germany