Thomas Kelm – die KI schläft nie

In the organizer's words:

Thomas Kelm - artist between counterculture and non-conformity

Thomas Kelm is a versatile artist whose creative career developed outside of academic paths. His influences lie in the subcultures of the mod, skinhead and punk movements, which have had a lasting impact on his work. The rebellious aesthetics and uncompromising attitude of these scenes are clearly reflected in his style.

Street art and the DIY (Do It Yourself) movement are key forms of expression for him, fostering his creativity and individual approach. His works are created in the spirit of the counterculture and are an expression of non-conformity that consciously questions the traditional boundaries of art.

This attitude is also reflected in Kelm's life path: experiencing what it means to be a ship's cook to developing alternative ways of catering for children "Mensa for Future" are expressions of an individual form of expression.

"Acrylic painting is my main medium, which gives my works a lively energy and a strong color palette. The brushstrokes, expressive and dynamic, create a raw authenticity that captures the essence of my artistic vision. I skillfully integrate collage into the compositions, creating an artistic collage that harmoniously weaves together elements of pop culture, social commentary and personal expression." Thomas Kelm

Vita
Born in 1966, lives and works in Nuremberg

Exhibitions
Solo
1993 Babylon Cinema Fürth
2025 Gallery Gerhard Grabsdorf Munich, 14.02. - 28.3.25
2025 Gallery LeonART Nuremberg, 01.08. - 07.09.25

group
1993 Art in the ice pit Bamberg
1994 Art project St. Peter Nuremberg
2022 the EVAC New York
2023 the Vanderplasgallery New York