Jan Hoeft

Place: Cologne

Born: 1981

Biography:

Jan Hoeft is a German artist born in Cologne, Germany in 1981. He investigates structures, mechanisms and aesthetic codes of subcultural scenes and adapts them for his artworks. His artistic practice includes decontextualizing complex techniques from various fields like gaming and technology, transferring them into the art world. Hoeft's works often incorporate elements of computer tuning and stock photography, which he isolates from their original purposes and brings into new contexts. He has exhibited his work in various locations, including NAK Neue Aachener Kunstverein in Aachen, Germany.