LOCATION
Strodel & Jäger
GRANDIOSITY IS A CONSEQUENCE OF TRAUMA
Grandiosity is a Consequence of Trauma presents an analysis of masculinity in the form of staged photographs. Based on contemporary feminist, anti-patriarchal thoughts on masculinity, the work draws references, interprets and comments. Especially where the artist can find himself. This is how he trys to approach the question of what good masculinity is. Whether a diversity of masculinities is enough or whether masculinity as a social gender should vanish completely.
MAX GRUND
Max Grund is a Bremen-based photographer and film director whose work explores queer identity, masculinity, and power structures within the working class. Blending photography and film, his practice delves into themes of exclusion, vulnerability, and self-protection. Through meticulously staged imagery, he constructs alternative realities that challenge traditional gender norms. In this interview, we discuss his latest project, its symbolic depth, and the broader social energies it seeks to activate.
INTERIVEW
In his interview, Max Grund argues in favour of the elimination of rigid gender roles and sees toxic masculinity as one of the causes of the global crisis. His art inspires a new way of thinking and creates new energy for social change.
Link to Interview
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2025 Lüdenscheid (de), LICHTROUTEN Fotoausstellung Grandiosity Is A Consequence Of Trauma (upcoming)
2024 Bremen (de), KUNST- UND KULTURVEREIN SPEDITION Fotoausstellung Grandiosity is a Consequence of Trauma spedition-bremen.com
2024 Breda (nl), BREDAPHOTO Fotoausstellung Contemporary Male Relationships breda-photo.nl
2024 Bremen (de), HOCHSCHULE FÜR KÜNSTE BREMEN Installation Unter meinem Schlüsselbein
2022 Bremen (de), ENERGIELEITZENTRALE Werkschau
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 Bremen (de), KÜNSTLER:INNENHAUS BREMEN Last Reen Recently kh-bremen.de
2024 Bremen (de), VILLA SPONTE – SPONTE SOMMER SALON Contemporary Male Relationships
2022 Bremen (de), HOCHSCHULE FÜR KÜNSTE BREMEN Transitions
2022 Obersdorf (de), FOTOGIPFEL OBERSDORF Weam Keasch Du Nochad LESUNGEN
2023 Hildesheim (de), ZIKADE LITERATURMAGAZIN HILDESHEIM Fanta litradio.net
2021 online, Undress Your White Twink Fantasy
SCREEENINGS
2025 Bremen (de), FILMFEST BREMEN Schwarm
2024 Berlin (de), BERLIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS Benzin Musikvideo
2024 Bremen (de), LIFT INTERNETCAFÉ Schwarm FÖRDERUNGEN
2024 Bremen (de), HOCHSCHULE FÜR KÜNSTE BREMEN AstaProjektförderung Grandiosity is a Consequence of Trauma
2024 Bremen (de), FILMBÜRO BREMEN E.V. Microförderung Schwarm Vertrieb
2023 Bremen (de), HOCHSCHULE FÜR KÜNSTE BREMEN Asta Projektförderung Benzin Musikvideo
2023 Bremen (de), FILMBÜRO BREMEN E.V. Microförderung Schwarm Produktion
PUBLICATIONS
2024 winq magazine, Ausg. 128
2023 ZIKADE: aufgehört, Ausg. 1
2022 Breathe Magazine, Ausg. 5
STUDIES
2021 — 2024 Bremen (de), Universität der Künste: Bachelor Integriertes Design
BIO
Lives in Bremen (de)
1999 Born in Köln (de)
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