About me

René Stanger is a visual artist from Karlsruhe whose work engages deeply with contemporary social issues. His artistic practice spans collage, painting, and objects, often provoking subtle yet critical reflections on societal structures. With a keen sensitivity to art history, he combines stylistic and formal elements of past eras with contemporary questions. His works challenge existing social orders and seek to propose a reorganization of these systems. Employing a critical brushstroke and sharp cuts in his collages, he reveals societal relics and hidden narratives.

Born in 1985 in Reutlingen, he completed his studies at the State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe, where he had the opportunity to study monumental painting under renowned professors such as John Bock and Ernst Caramelle. His creative journey is characterized by curiosity and commitment, continually evolving through innovative approaches. Since 2014, he has been leading the platform “größerNull,” which organizes and presents art projects in Karlsruhe.

Mr. Stanger is eager to engage with galleries and institutions that share his artistic vision and can provide a platform for his work. His expertise lies in painting, drawing, and collage, complemented by successful projects in video art and multimedia installations.

CV / BIOGRAPHY

René Stanger

Lives and works in Karlsruhe

1985 born in Reutlingen, Germany

EDUCATION

Studied fine arts at the State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe under John Bock and Ernst Caramelle, Karlsruhe, Germany

Exhibitions

Here you will find a selection of upcoming and past exhibitions.

2024

Gallery Opening & Spring salon, Galleri SoHo, Västerås, Schweden

2023

MEMBERS EXHIBITION, Galleri SoHo, Malaga, Spanien

art, weekend, karlsruhe - "lieber einfach als kompliziert", Rosa Zettl und René Stanger, grösserNull - Plattform für neue Kunst, Karlsruhe

2019

Open Studios, grösserNull — Plattform für neue Kunst, Karlsruhe

1 Tag 3 Köpfe, Kunst-Festival „10 Tage / 10 Räume“, Karlsruhe

2017

UND#9, Plattform für Kunstinitiativen, Kunst, Musik & Performance, Karlsruhe

2016

Galerientag Karlsruhe, grösserNull — Plattform für neue Kunst, Karlsruhe

Laima und Alien Invaders, Doppelausstellung mit Nemanja Sarbajic, Kunstverein Kunst für Walldorf e.V., Walldorf

2015

UND#8, Plattform für Freie Kunst, Karlsruher Kunstinitiativen & Internationale Gäste, Karlsruhe

Räumchen wechsel dich... , grösserNull — Plattform für neue Kunst, Karlsruhe

Apomorphie komplexer Muster, grösserNull — Plattform für neue Kunst, Karlsruhe

2014

Small Blind, grösserNull — Plattform für neue Kunst, Karlsruhe

Der wertvollste Stoff ist Gesprächsstoff, Studio Nordbecken Kunstfestival, Karlsruhe

Trockenfisch, grösserNull — Plattform für neue Kunst, Karlsruhe

2013

Wettbewerbe sind für Pferde da, Studio Nordbecken Kunstfestival, Karlsruhe

2011

Jam Buffet, Hangar 49, Berlin

Gruppenausstellung, Alte Apotheke, Karlsbad

2010

Alte Apotheke Langensteinbach, Galerie Emilia Suciu, Ettlingen

Winterausstellung, Alte Apotheke, Karlsbad

2009

Fleischmarkthalle, Fleischmarkthalle, Karlsruhe

PROJEKTE

2014

Gründung der Plattform „größerNull“, Organisation und Ausstellungsgestaltung von Kunstprojekten, Karlsruhe

2011

Zusammenarbeit mit dem Studio Nordbecken, Karlsruhe

2008

Organisation und Ausstellungsgestaltung des Ausstellungs- und Publikationsprojektes „Alte Apotheke“, Karlsbad

SAMMLUNGEN

Kunstverein Walldorf