David Lehmann

데이비드 레만 (1987-)

David Lehmann (b.1987), Germany’s young rising artist has chosen Seoul to be the city for his first solo show in Asia. Acclaimed as “an artist of his generation who sets standards to which his colleagues must adhere” with his powerful works that major galleries in Germany are eager to exhibit, the artist has been captivating the hearts of European audiences.

The characteristics of David Lehmann's works lie in his unconstrained style of drawing that is free from any form or principle. His talents were distinct even from his school days, leading him to win numerous awards and scholarships. Among them, earning the "Best Young Artist Award" by Brandenburg Union State in Germany in 2016 is the most noticeable. And in 2019, he was nominated as one of the young 53 artists for “The Grand Touring Exhibition of Germany’s Emerging Fine Artists” that was shown in 4 major cities of Germany. Its panel of judges received quite the attention by being composed of only the most prestigious art professionals in the entire German art society.

Laura Klimt, a renowned art critic in Germany has commented; “Lehmann’s paintings do not give us simple promises. Rather, he pushes us viewers into the post-ideological maze: with his carefully chosen titles, this grand persuader allows Nietzsche and Kurt Cobain or even Herodotus and Madonna to appear on the same stage, not caring about the hierarchical cultural critique.” Klimt’s words affirm that Lehmann’s works are born from daring experimental spirit that goes beyond the existing formative convention.

David Lehmann’s Second Solo Exhibition in Seoul

I believe in love again

Love is hotter than death

Following his first solo exhibition in 2021, David Lehmann (b. 1987) will be holding his second solo exhibition. Lehmann's formative language, which pierces through subjective inner emotions and the essence of his subjects, possesses a captivating charm that instantly seizes the viewer's senses. 

This exhibition is specially organized with two titles, considering the characteristics of the exhibition venues and the nature of the works. 

Choi&Choi Gallery : <I believe in love again>

 Hori Art Space & AIF Lounge : <Love is hotter than death>

David Lehmann’s First Solo Exhibition in Asia

Puzzling Astonishment

David Lehmann (b.1987), Germany’s young rising artist has chosen Seoul 

to be the city for his first solo show in Asia. Acclaimed as “an artist 

of his generation who sets standards to which his colleagues must adhere” 

with his powerful works that major galleries in Germany are eager to exhibit, 

the artist has been captivating the hearts of European audiences. 

And now, with the subtitle of “Puzzling Astonishment”, the works of this young sensation will be shown in Gangbuk and Gangnam district of Seoul simultaneously; this joint exhibition project is hosted by Choi & Lager Gallery and HORI Artspace and organized by AIF Art Management.