Simon Herkner
Photo credit: Simon Herkner
Vita
Born 1986 in Stuttgart, Germany
Lives and works in Stuttgart, Germany
Education
2014 - 2021Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart (Prof. Reto Boller, Diploma in Fine Arts)2006 - 2010H o c h s c h u l e f ür G e s t a l t u n g P f o r z h e i m (Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication)
2003 - 2006Kolping Berufskolleg für Grafik-Design Stuttgart (State-Certified Graphic Designer)
Selected solo exhibitions
2024FAME UMANO,wieoftnoch,Karlsruhe2024Duppy Show,Palermo Galerie,Bad Cannstatt
2023TOK,Artist Studio,Berlin
2023L’ARRACHE COEUR. New Positions Förderkoje,Art Cologne with Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff,Cologne
2022Bacchanal,Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff,Stuttgart
20221945 war ich im Keller,Badstraße 32,Stuttgart
2021Sperrstunde der Nachtigall,Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste,Stuttgart
2021EATING ANIMALS,Atelier Wilhelmstraße 16 e.V.,Stuttgart
2020Stuttgart West ist ein Drecksloch! ... Mainz auch!,Oberwelt e.V.,Stuttgart
2019Château Stammheim with Bora Tanay,Württembergischer Kunstverein,Stuttgart
2019Spielcenter 3 – 2 Deutsche geben 1 aus – 0 with Niclas Funk,Öffentliche Parkbank,Stuttgart
2018GRUPPEN AUSSTELLUNG,Atelier Wangen,Stuttgart
2018Ich werde die Stornogebühren anderer Unternehmen tragen,Alex Wild,Stuttgart
2018Anderswo with Jakob Bareiss,KV Gästezimmer,Stuttgart
2018Ein Leben auf der Bremsspur – zwei Deutsche stellen schon wieder aus with Niclas Funk,Öffentliche Herrentoilette,Stuttgart
2017Tropicalunterground – zwei Deutsche stellen aus with Niclas Funk,Öffentliche Unterführung,Stuttgart
Selected group exhibitions
2024Online Benefiz Auktion,NAK. Neuer Aachener Kunstverein,Aachen2024Warehouse & Gallery,Bravo Space,Berlin
2023Online Benefiz Auktion,NAK. Neuer Aachener Kunstverein,Aachen
2023past is present is past – new acquisitions Sammlung LBBW,Art Cologne,Cologne
2022Wunderkammer – Naturalia / Artificialia,Display Window, Badstr. 32,Bad Cannstatt / Stuttgart
2021[MOL],Ateliergemeinschaft FIEF,Hannover
2021Prognose,Württembergischer Kunstverein,Stuttgart
2021Seen again for the thing we in,Wieoftnoch,Karlsruhe
2021Hoomans,Württembergischer Kunstverein,Stuttgart
2021pressen, schieben, atmen,Künstlerhaus,Ulm
2021"Old" Masters (Group show featuring Marc Bijl, Shannon Bool, Pablo Bronstein, Billy Childish, Clément Cogitore, Anne-Lise Coste, Hans-Peter Feldmann, Sylvie Fleury, Magnus Gjoen, Hadley+Maxwell, Simon Herkner, Uwe Max Jensen, Thomas Locher, Robert Longo, Pia Maria Martin, Josephine Meckseper, Ilias Papailiakis, Stephen Prina, Lasse Schmidt Hansen, Yuan Shun, Mary A. Waters),Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff,Stuttgart
2021Seen again for the thing we in,Wieoftnoch,Karlsruhe
2020THE NEW NORMAL,Bora Tanay Store,Stuttgart
2020SEXY PAGES,Atelierhaus,Hannover
2019POWERBASS,Zentrale – Raum für Klang und Prozesskunst,Vienna (sound performance)
2019Malerei. Zeichnung. Grafik,Burg Bad Bentheim,Bentheim
2019Manual Labor,HuMBase,Stuttgart
2019Schlossgarten Campus,Schauspiel,Stuttgart
2019Könnte aber doch,Württembergischer Kunstverein,Stuttgart
2019Ich muss mal wieder zum Friseur,Kunstbezirk,Stuttgart
2018GOPEA,Villa de Bank,Enschede
2018KUKUK,Galerie Mueller-Roth,Stuttgart
2018CUT,COPRO Gruppe,Stuttgart
2017ohne Zucker,Kunstverein Wilhelmshöhe,Ettlingen
2017RELAX,Earth Gallery,Dresden
2016Künstlerhaus Stuttgart,Rathaus,Stuttgart
2016IN BETWEEN – Teil II,Projektraum AKKU,Stuttgart
2016IN BETWEEN,Kunstverein,Marburg
2015EXHAUSTED BALANCE,Galerie Ex14,Dresden
2014genug ist nicht zuviel ist nicht genug,Galerie Hole of Fame,Dresden
2013again and again,F14,Dresden
2013lost and found and lost,F14,Dresden
2009DOING BOUNDLESS,PLATFORM3,Munich
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2024
Aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, aluminum plate and self-adhesive film (matt and reflective)
198 x 200 x 4 cm
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
5
2024
Aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, glass, acrylic paint, velcro and thread
101,5 x 90 x 6,5 cm
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Shoki-san (BIG FUKU)
2024
Aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, 4 aluminum plates, self-adhesive film (gloss and reflective), velcro and screws
490 x 244 x 3 cm
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Ferme les yeux
2024
Aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, aluminum plate, photoprint, tape, carpet glass, acrylic paint and velcro
103 x 91 x 9 cm
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
La Mort de l’Emir (VOMIT hab ich das verdient)
2024
Wood, self-adhesive film, acrylic, cardboard, carpet, fabric, 2 rack towers, aluminum plate, photoprint, PVC plate, tape, screen, media player, usb stick, mixing desk, AVI cable, HDMI cable, multiple socket, 4 amazon bags, four speakers, 6 XLR cables and 2 subwoofer
Various dimensions
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
DUPPYSHOW (9-NIGHT CALLING)
2024
HD video (loop) and stereo sound (loop). Digitally slowed down chanson songs, 5 Dubplates and Jingles (by: Michael Fabulous, Infadon di bad artist, Ricky General)
Ed.no. 1/3 + 1 AP
35:31 min.
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
L.E.I. (Les Enfants Inconnus / Unbekannte Kinder)
2024
Stained and lacquered wood, brass dowels, aluminum profiles, PVC banner, acrylic paint, 2 amazon bags, 2 speakers and 2 XLR cables
584 x 276 x 9 cm
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
La Mort de l’Emir (Toter Prinz)
2024
Stained and lacquered wood, 2 photo prints, tape and PVC plate
36,5 x 20,5 x 6,5 cm
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
GUIDI
2024
Solid steel block (etched) and paper
193 x 186 x 4 cm
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2024
Aluminum sheet, reflective adhesife foil, aluminum profiles, angles
75 x 61 x 5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
today me, tomorrow you
2024
Aluminum sheet (etched), ink, aluminum profiles, angles
79,5 x 57,5 x 5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2023
Aluminum frame. PVC film, acrylic paint, cardboard, airbag and textile
140 x 100 x 9 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Stephen Willats. An Introspective, 2023
Simon Herkner (*1986)
CHENE
2023
Brass belt buckle (self-produced and etched) and leather belt
5 x 21,5 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
PIQUE
2023
Brass belt buckle (self-produced and etched) and leather belt
5 x 21,5 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
VSOP
2023
Brass belt buckle (self-produced and etched) and leather belt
5 x 21,5 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
POC
2023
Brass belt buckle (self-produced and etched) and leather belt
5 x 21,5 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
TOE 2 TOE
2023
5 Aluminum bars (etched) and aluminum angles
Each 8 x 300 x 5 cm, 30 kg
Simon Herkner (*1986)
TOK (cousin 3)
2023
Wood and plastic composite profiles, PVC film, aluminum angles, aluminum profiles, textile, aluminum bars (etched), spirit bottles filled with artist urine, aluminum sheet, digital print on paper, eyelet rings, aluminum frame, synthetic leather, rubber piping, reflective textile and pins
280 x 415 x 51 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
VSOX (I - XVI)
2023
16 Spirit bottles filled with artist urine
Dimensions variabel
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled (Plakat 01)
2023
Aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, aluminum sheet, digital print on paper and PVC film
140 x 296 x 3 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled (Plakat 02)
2023
Aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, aluminum sheet, digital print on paper, PVC film, textile and eyelet rings
140 x 296 x 3 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled (Leder 01)
2023
Aluminum frame, synthetic leather and rubber piping
250 x 155 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled (Leder 02)
2023
Aluminum frame, synthetic leather and rubber piping
250 x 198 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled (Reflex 01)
2023
Aluminum frame, reflective textile and rubber piping
250 x 195 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled (Reflex 02)
2023
Aluminum frame, reflective textile, rubber piping, textile and pins
250 x 195 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
pas à pas (II)
2023
Jacquard woven blanket, aluminum frame, aluminum profiles, aluminum sheet, wire rope and Velcro strap
202,5 x 262 x 3 cm, blanket without aluminum frame: 152 x 203 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
DEATH B4 DISHONOR
2023
Silicone and reflective adhesive film on paper, pins, textile, acrylic behind gals and painted wooden frame
73 x 73 x 2,5 cm
Exhibited: Aachen, NAK. Neuer Aachener Kunstverein, Online Benefitz Auktion, 2023
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2023
Aluminum sheet, reflective adhesife foil, aluminum profiles, angles
47 x 47 x 2,5 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Heute ich, morgen du
2022
Solid aluminum block (etched), wood palette and PVC banner
150 x 82 x 46 cm, aluminum block: 79 x 58 x 30 cm, 380 kg
Exhibited: Bad Cannstatt, Palermo Galerie, Simon Herkner. Duppy Show, 2024
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
HD video (loop) and stereo sound (loop). Digitally slowed down sound of a siren from the fire brigade, and beating on drum cymbals and digitally slowed down music (pitched) by: Poisondart Dubplate Mix, "Show Off" (Riddim Instrumental), "New Time" by Morgan Heritage, "Lef Mi Gun" by Popcaan, "Soldiers" by Movado, "Learn" by Rygin King, "Limp By Limp" by Cutty Ranks, "Headache" (Riddim Instrumental), "Rat Race" by Bob Marley, "Find Yourself" by Baron, "Baddis Thing" (Riddim Instrumental)
Ed.no. 2/10 + 1 AP
39:49 min.
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Her Inheritance
2022
Aluminum sheet (etched), screws, aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, LED lights, cables, threads and hard rubber blocks
137 x 137 x 11 cm
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Cardboard core, reflective PVC banner, carpet and steel
150 x 25 x 24 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled (Kalte Erde / Cold Earth)
2022
Aluminum profiles, PVC film and digital print on photographic paper
Ed.no. Unique
140 x 100 x 6 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, PVC banner, textile, pins, aluminum block (etched), adhesive film and plastic angle
252 x 179 x 5,5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Wall brackets, textile, styrofoam, oilcloth, PVC film and acrylic
187 x 365 x 163 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Le Mort Homme
2022
Tubular profile system, aluminum sheets, cardboard, acrylic, metal grid, styrofoam, plastic wrap, gauze, silicone, PVC banner, screen, sound system, light system, HD video (loop), sound (loop), steel block (polished) and incense sticks (Palo Santo)
Various dimensions, 39:49 min.
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, cardboard, PVC film, acrylic, aluminum components, wire rope and LED lights
145 x 347 x 12 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, aluminum sheets, tubular profile system, round slings, PVC banner, adhesive tape, thread and acrylic
183 x 335 x 80 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, cardboard, carpet, calendar, pins, aluminum components, wire rope and tape
56 x 60 x 4 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, cord, cardboard, cardboard core, carpet, reflective adhesive film and thread
32,5 x 233 x 5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, aluminum plate and self-adhesive film (matt and reflective)
213 x 212 x 5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, reflective PVC banner, adhesive film and styrofoam
176,3 x 115 x 4 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, cardboard, digital print on paper, pins, PVC banner, textile, LED lamp, steel block (etched), adhesive film, reflective adhesive film, adhesive tape, cognac bottle, PVC film, cardboard tube, wall bracket and PVC banner
220 x 193 x 40 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, fiberboard, adhesive film, 46 aluminum profiles (etched), key rings and PVC film
139,5 x 203,5 x 23 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Aluminum profiles, aluminum sheets and reflective adhesive film
100 x 100 x 4,5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2022
Cardboard core, adhesive film (luminescent) and thread
118 x 25 x 24 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2021
Aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, mesh banners (10 parts) sewn together, hard rubber pieces, PVC film
100 x 240 x 12 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Sperrstunde der Nachtigall, 2021
Simon Herkner (*1986)
TAWAF (sound sculpture)
2020/2023
Wood, self-adhesive film, acrylic, cardboard, carpet, media player, loudspeaker, subwoofer, multi-purpose plug socket, extension cable, box stand, LED light, textile, leather, fur, Jacquard woven blanket, brass belt buckles (etched and selfproduced), leather belts and sound
200 x 64 x 101 cm, sound: two mixtapes from manual down pitched Reaggae/Dancehall from 7'' vinyl records: 33 SLOWDUB "Rocksteady": 1:10:09 h 33 SLOWDUB "Jah is my bodyguard": 53:42 min.
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Morbus Addison
2019 / 2022
Wood, adhesive film, aluminum profiles, aluminum angles, PVC adhesive film, cardboard, imitation leather, textile, velcro, zippers, rescue blanket, drums and steel block (polished)
191 x 208 x 65 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022; Stuttgart, Oberwelt e.V., Simon Herkner. „Stuttgart West ist ein Drecksloch!” … „Mainz auch!”, 2020.
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2015/2021
Screen print (clear lacquer) on PVC film, Lumiszent film, aluminum profiles and aluminum angles
140 x 100 x 6 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, "Old" Masters, 2021; Stuttgart, Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Sperrstunde der Nachtigall, 2021.
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2015/2021
Screen print and adhesive film on PVC film, aluminum profiles and aluminum angles
140 x 100 x 6 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, "Old" Masters, 2021; Stuttgart, Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Sperrstunde der Nachtigall, 2021.
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2015 / 2022
Aluminum profiles, cardboard, PVC film and screen print on paper
Ed.no. 1/3 + 1 AP
173,5 x 129 x 5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2015 / 2022
Aluminum profiles, cardboard, cardboard core, PVC film, thread and screen print on PVC banner
Ed.no. 1/1 + 1 AP
173,5 x 129 x 5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Simon Herkner (*1986)
Untitled
2015 / 2022
Aluminum profiles, cardboard, PVC film and screen print on paper
Ed.no. 4/5 + 1 AP
173,5 x 129 x 5 cm
Exhibited: Stuttgart, Galerie Elisabeth & Reinhard Hauff, Simon Herkner. Bacchanal, 2022
Solo Exhibitions
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