Henrike Naumann: Kunst und Performance

An artist who recreates the room of a right-wing extremist and revives a DDR painting.

A significant Eastern German (DDR) painting by the artist's grandfather.

A cultural art exhibition.

A high-energy dance performance with three jumpers.

Attendees at the cultural performance, possibly from the capital city and Sachsen.

A large painting that belonged to someone's grandfather during the DDR era.

A hall in Chemnitz with an important DDR background.

A dance show where the audience reacts positively.

An art installation by Naumann, titled "Hard Style", using furniture and imagery related to preppers, Reichsbürger, and Nazis.

The audience responded to this performance with a mixture of shock and disapproval. Local press was critical.

Naumann sought to spark a discussion or critique of societal issues. (not to create a nostalgic celebration, despite some subject matter).

One of Naumann's installations is titled "Ostalgie" and it is a slightly skewed room.

The "Made in Germany" exhibition at Harvard's museum showcased this art installation.

Naumann played with the image of the "Ossi" (East German) by incorporating the "Böhse Ossis" sign on the plush costume.

The art environment was described as 'Ikea-like', conveying a sense of unease and alienation.

Naumann's work was potentially inspired by the sounds/music of the past (e.g. sounds from the archive), along with the style of Naumann's grandfather.

A large mural painted on a wall.

The mechanization of agriculture, using machines for farming.

A former East German hotel, now a historical building.

A public presentation or action done as an art form

A building or venue for public events, concerts and other functions.

A female artist known for her work.

The construction of a wall, often used to refer to the Berlin Wall.

A musical genre, a specific kind of country music.

Art produced in the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) during its existence.

Art by an artist, primarily characterized by confronting societal stereotypes and utilizing found objects; previously known for static installations of furniture.

The unexpected consequences of German reunification, including cultural exchange (positive) and societal shifts (negative).

A right-wing extremist terrorist group that committed racially motivated crimes.

The artist's grandfather, a deceased painter with some unknown connection to NSU.

The process of sharing art, cultures, and ideas between countries or regions, in this case between East and West Germany.

Objects collected or found by the artist that are utilized in her work, typically reflecting important memories.

Preconceived notions about particular social groups that Naumann seeks to challenge.

Naumann's artistic approach focused on the feeling of not being able to deal with the NSU crimes and examining the DDR's past

Art from the German Democratic Republic (DDR), now less frequently seen.

The setting where an art performance took place (e.g. Chemnitz), exhibiting a sense of banality laced with hidden tensions.

Lay performers or amateurs involved in the art project/performance.

The art work by Henrike Naumann, using common objects to portray disturbing past events.

A piece of art painted by Naumann's grandfather, representing a topic from the DDR era.

The process of becoming more extreme or radical.

The former name of the city Chemnitz.

Henrike Naumann's art focuses on exploring the development of right-wing extremism among young people, often using reconstructed spaces, recreating scenes from the past, and incorporating personal experiences

Naumann uses a 'negative avant-garde' approach to illustrate potential narratives from the past regarding extremist tendencies and societal issues.

Naumann's art examines how seemingly normal environments can become breeding grounds for extremism, like how ordinary homes became terrorist safe havens.

Naumann builds and recreates room sets as part of her artwork, using them to investigate the development of the NSU terrorist, Beate Zschäpe, including reconstructing her teen room from old photos.

Naumann's artistic project is inspired by youth photos of young people and their environment, exploring ideas of public exposure of the issue through reconstructed spaces.

Naumann switched from her intended career as a set designer to exploring a more conceptual approach.

Naumann employs unique methods, such as 'my working clothes' (including a sharp appearance with a gray suit and metallic fingernails) to create visual cues and convey a specific message through her attire.

Naumann incorporates elements of personal experience into her artistic pursuits and balances highly focused work with personal quotes