Experience the My Protagonists Contemporary Figurative Art Exhibition at Kunst Raum Riehen

This group exhibition examines the role of figurative art, exploring how contemporary artists use distorted, exaggerated, or theatrical figures to reflect on individuality and social tensions. Through diverse media including painting and installation, the featured artists address the audience directly, challenging static representations and questioning social conventions.

The group exhibition 'My Protagonists' focuses on figurative art, a practice that has remained central since modernism and especially since the 1980s. Rather than adhering to idealized representations, the works often feature figures that are distorted, exaggerated, or placed within absurd contexts. These depictions reflect the contradictions of the present day and the ongoing tension between individual identity and societal expectations, emphasizing the communicative relationship between the figures and the viewer. Drawing on the theatrical origins of the term, the exhibition presents a series of works—ranging from painting to installation—that serve as 'protagonists' capable of telling their own stories. The participating artists utilize stylistic elements, such as those borrowed from comics, to convey intense emotions while simultaneously interrogating gender roles and social norms. By turning away from static forms of portraiture, the exhibition invites visitors to reconsider established systems of categorization and engage with the fluid nature of figurative transformation.

Information regarding admission and ticketing is typically available through the official Kunst Raum Riehen website. Visitors are advised to check the venue's main portal for current entry details and any specific requirements for this exhibition during its run from May to July 2025.