Thomas Zipp

Thomas Zipp is a leading figure in contemporary German art with over three decades of artistic trajectory. He blends drawing, sculpture, painting, performance, and installations into his groundbreaking works.

Before turning to a career in the visual arts, Zipp performed in a punk band and was inclined to pursue a medical degree, experiences that continue to influence his artistic practice to this day significantly. His interdisciplinary approach connects a myriad of themes, including science, psychology, psychiatry, politics, pharmaceutics, medicine, religion, and art history. His fascination with neuroscience and pharmaceutics, alongside his admiration for Dadaism, seamlessly integrates into his work, producing multilayered pieces that translate complex theoretical, aesthetic, and philosophical matters into compelling visual language. Zipp’s fascination with the human psyche and stages of consciousness drives his almost surreal and dream-like compositions, resulting in works that are often bizarre and uncanny, with underlying satirical and humorous elements.