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BJ\u00d6RN SIEBERT<\/h2>\n\n\n

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Bj\u00f6rn Siebert restages snapshots he finds on the World Wide Web. He is interested in examining the structures of visual communication in our culture and the mysterious potential that unintentionally created images can possess. What was a chance arrangement of things in the original image is meticulously reconstructed by him through extensive research. The strangely successful pictorial moment of the snapshot is re-enacted as a carefully arranged composition and elevated to a new symbolic level through the precision of a highly detailed large-format image. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Works<\/p>\n\n

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Untitled Profile Picture #1 [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2024, Chromaluxe, 5 + 2 AP, 78 x 98 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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The Rooster [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2024, Chromaluxe, 5 + 2 AP, 78 x 52 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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The Naughty Prick [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2024, Chromaluxe, 5 + 2 AP, 115 x 115 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Unicorn Piss [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2024, Chromaluxe, 5 + 2 AP, 78 x 52 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Michael Myers KilkennySpecial [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2024, Chromaluxe, 5 + 2 AP, 91 x 75 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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WHITESNAKE [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2021, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 85 x 125 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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HELLBOY [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2010, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 97,5 x 70 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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BLUNA [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2021, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 91 x 112 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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CAPRI SUN [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2021, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 100 x 120 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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SEVEN (REMAKE)<\/em>, 2015 C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 134 x 115 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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SECOND COMING [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2015, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 112 x 92,5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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UNTITLED PORTRAIT [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2015, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 100 x 79 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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RED [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2015, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 100 x 127 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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FEATHERS & BONES [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2014, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 90 x 110 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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THE DOLOMITES [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2011, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 118 x 142 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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THE FIRST BIG WEEKEND [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2011, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 129 x 162 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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GLITTERING PRIZES \/ NEW GOLD DREAM [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2010, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 110 x 92 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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GIRL AT A PARTY PIT #2 [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2010, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 140 x 175 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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POPCORN & SMARTIES [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2008, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 87 x 102 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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THE THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2008, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 110 x 135 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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THE THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2008, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 110 x 135 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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TWO EGGS [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2006, C-Print, 3 + 1 AP, 75 x 85 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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THE GIRL [REMAKE],<\/em> 2006, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 75 x 89 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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A SELF PORTRAIT [REMAKE]<\/em>, 2006, C-Print, 5 + 2 AP, 100 x 120 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Biography<\/p>\n\n

Born in 1978 in Hamburg, lives and works in Leipzig.2012 Scholarship of the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation \u201cContemporary German Photography\u201d2010 Master-Diplom2008 Master student at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig, class of Prof. Timm Rautert (until September 2008) and Prof. Christopher Muller (since September 2008)2007 Diploma in Fine Arts2004 Studied Photography at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig under Prof. Timm Rautert2001 Studied Graphic Design and Media Art with a focus on Photography and Documentary Film at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design under Prof. Melk Imboden, Prof. Lois Renner, and Prof. Andrej Ujica2000 Photo assistant at Wohlgemuth Bilderwerkstatt \/ Studio for Commercial Photography (Food and Still Life)<\/p>\n\n

Awards \/ Scholarships<\/p>\n\n

2018 Working grant from Stiftung Kunstfonds Bonn2015 Working grant from the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony2015 Residency grant from the State of Schleswig-Holstein at K\u00fcnstlerhaus Lauenburg2013 Dr. Otto Steinert Award by the German Society for Photography2012 Grant \u201cContemporary German Photography\u201d by the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation2011 Residency grant at K\u00fcnstlerhaus Lukas, Ahrenshoop<\/p>\n\n

Solo-Exhibitions<\/p>\n\n

2019 \u201eNear To The Wild Heart Of Life\u201c, Hengesbach Gallery, Wuppertal (D)2017 \u201eThe Cost Of Living 1969 \u2013 1971\u201c, Galerie Drei Ringe, Leipzig (D)2016 \u201eThe Things We Carry\u201c, Hengesbach Gallery, Wuppertal (D)2015 \u201eThe End of Trying 1969 \u2013 1971\u201c, K\u00fcnstlerhaus Lauenburg (D)2013 \u201e3\u20266\u20269 Seconds of Light\u201c, Delikatessenhaus, Leipzig (D)2012 \u201cHomecoming, Sun & Ruin\u201c, 5th European Month of Photography, \u201eHomecoming, Sun & Ruin (Remakes)\u201c, Hengesbach Gallery Berlin (D)2011 \u201cFirst Desires\u201c, Kunstraum Hengesbach, Wuppertal (D) \u201cThe Dignity of Labour\u201c, Lubok Verlag Leipzig (D) *2010 \u201cCandy and the Creeping Things\u201c, Historischer Kindergarten der Spinnerei Leipzig (D)2008 Raum f\u00fcr Photographie, Hamburg; OmU, 4. Triennale der Photographie in Hamburg \u201cAmorica\u201c, Delikatessenhaus Leipzig (D) \u201cThe Mud Fight\u201c, Delikatessenhaus Leipzig (D)2007 \u201cTrout Silk\u201c, eine Ausstellung der Ausstellungsreihe 0180 \/ 4100100, HGB Leipzig (D) \u201cDiplom\u201c, Galerie Kleindienst, Leipzig (D)* Catalogue<\/p>\n\n

Group-Exhibitions<\/p>\n\n

2018 \u201eUngewiss\u201c, Hengesbach Gallery, Wuppertal (D)2017 \u201eH\u00e4ngung#16\u201c- open minded, Sammlung Klein, Eberdingen-Nussdorf\u2028(D) \u201eDISLOCATION 2017\u201c, Hengesbach Gallery, Wuppertal (D)2016 \u201eRethinking Images\u201c, Galerie Mathias G\u00fcntner, Hamburg (D)2015 \u201eFantastisch ! Vom Innersten der Bilder\u201c, Stadtgalerie Kiel (D) \u201eAzimutale Aufl\u00f6sung\u201c, K\u00fcnstlerhaus Lauenburg, Lauenburg\/Elbe (D)2014 \u201eDie Magie des Entschwindens\u201c, Hengesbach Gallery, Wuppertal2013 \u201eBlickwechsel Ahrenshoop\u201c, Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop (D); \u201cfALSEfAKES\u201c, Centre de la photographie, Geneva (CH)2012 \u201cDer Mensch und seine Objekte\u201c, Museum Folkwang, Essen (D) \u201e20 YEARS\u201c, Hengesbach Gallery, Berlin2011 \u201cErnstzunehmende Kandidaten waren braune Zwerge\u201c, Minken & Palme Berlin \u201cAusl\u00f6ser \u2013 Fotografie-Konzepte in Leipzig\u201c, Kunsthalle der Sparkasse Leipzig (D) * \u201cLeipzig. Fotografie seit 1839\u201c, Museum der Bildenden K\u00fcnste in Leipzig (D) * \u201c5 \u2013 Come Together\u201c, Galerie Maurer, Frankfurt a. M. (D)2010 \u201cMeistersch\u00fclerausstellung\u201c, HGB Leipzig (D)2009 \u201cClose The Gap #4\u201c, St\u00e4dtische Galerie und Kunstverein Speyer (D) * \u201cClose The Gap #5\u201c, Neuer Pfaffenhofener Kunstverein (D) * \u201cClose The Gap #6\u201c, Galerie Kleindienst, Leipzig (D) * \u201cBeautiful Illusion\u201c, Galerie Maurer, Frankfurt a. M. (D)2008 \u201cClose The Gap #1,\u201c Galerie L\u00f6hrl, M\u00f6nchengladbach (D) * \u201cClose The Gap #2\u201c, Stadtgalerie Kiel (D) \u201cClose The Gap #3\u201c, UBS Wolfsberg und UBS Z\u00fcrich (CH) * \u201cVertrautes Terrain\u201c, St\u00e4dtische Galerie Karlsruhe (D) <\/p>\n\n

* Catalogue<\/p>\n\n

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