HENNING STRASSBURGER
KÖPFE

KÖNIG GALERIE
17 JANUARY – 23 FEBRUARY 2025

OPENING
16 JANUARY 2025 | 6 – 8 PM

KÖNIG GALERIE is pleased to present KÖPFE (Heads), Henning Strassburger's first solo exhibition with the gallery, on view in the nave of St. Agnes. The show features new paintings and sculptures that reflect his dynamic visual language. Through bold colors and gestural compositions, Strassburger explores the complex intersections of identity, media, and societal narratives, offering a vivid commentary on the fluid and fragmented nature of existence.

Henning Strassburger, LIEGENDER KOPF II (HAPPY ALPHAKENNY), 2024

FEATURED ARTIST

HENNING STRASSBURGER

Henning Strassburger (b. 1983 in Meissen, Germany) explores the intersection of identity, mass media, and self-representation in the digital age. Known primarily for his colorful paintings, he has recently added figuration to his abstract practice. Strassburger’s works blend autobiographical elements with pop culture references, examining how identity is shaped by social media and consumer culture.
At the heart of his practice is Alphakenny, an alter ego representing a fictionalized version of the artist grappling with artistic and social expectations. This figure navigates the tensions between personal identity and self-promotion, enric...