Erik Schmidt (* 1968 in Herford, lives in Berlin) works across painting, drawing, photography, video, and performance. The KINDL presents his extensive body of work in multiple chapters, creating a multifaceted self-portrait that probes questions of (queer) identity, community, and individuality.

Curator: Yara Sonseca Mas

11.10., 14:00
Tour with Erik Schmidt
In English
Free admission
Registration soon here

19.11., 19:00
The Rise and Fall of Erik Schmidt
Lecture Performance by Erik Schmidt
In German
Free admission

The exhibition is supported by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion.

The video work Recap is produced by Fluentum and will be shown for the first time as part of the exhibition.

A book published by Distanz will accompany the exhibition, supported by the Leinemann-Stiftung für Bildung und Kunst (Leinemann Foundation for Education and Art).

The exhibition was developed by the KINDL – Centre for Contemporary Art, Berlin, and will be shown at EACC Castelló in 2026.

As part of