Bernd Krauß: Artist in residence

In connection with his exhibition Tenskasven (IKEApayback): Bernd Krauß in Full Figure which opened on February 19, Bernd Krauß will undertake a residency at the museum and lead the art camp during the winter break. He works with painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and much more. The situations he creates in exhibition spaces and other locations are playful interventions that evolve over time.

His work focuses on invisible and unexpected contexts, which he enjoys revealing together with schoolchildren, young adults, and others. The method can best be described as detective work or unusual excursions. His subtle do-it-yourself technique often leads to new ways of looking at things, both in smaller social contexts and in society at large. Bernd Krauß, born in 1968 in Nuremberg, has exhibited at Södertälje Konsthall, Tensta Konsthall, Galerie für Zeitgenössische Kunst (GfZK) in Leipzig, the Kölnischer Kunstverein (Cologne), and the Gwangju Biennale, among other places.

Artists in residence 2026

In 2026, artists Bernd Krauß, Mikhail Tolmachev, Rehaf Al Batniji, Simon Ferner, Eleonora Edreva, and Oyjon Khayrullaeva will spend time in Kiruna and Norrbotten conducting research, producing work, and collaborating on upcoming exhibitions and projects at Kin.

Bernd Krauß is developing his solo exhibition at the Art Workshop and will also lead the art camp during the winter break. Mikhail Tolmachev is continuing his work on the multi-year project Borg Mesch: A Photographer in Sápmi during the Colonial Period and is participating in the exhibition The Use of Photography: Borg Mesch, Hans-Olof Utsi, and Mikhail Tolmachev. Rehaf Al Batniji is preparing to participate in a group exhibition and conducting new research during his stay.

Simon Ferner is continuing his long-term work on mining history and the interlinked stories of LKAB in Kiruna, Grängesberg, and LAMCO in Liberia. Eleonora Edreva and Oyjon Khayrullaeva are focusing on local craft and knowledge traditions, with a particular interest in plant dyeing, health, and folk medicine, as part of their contributions to upcoming group exhibitions.

Read more about all the artists in residence at Kin 2026 here.