Maximilian Wiedemann

Maximilian Wiedemann is a modern-day cultural commentator, seamlessly merging street art with the world of high fashion and celebrity. Describing himself as a "camera lens for celebrities," he documents the spectacle of contemporary luxury much like a 19th-century painter—only with spray cans instead of oils. His work, influenced by icons such as Basquiat and Haring, as well as powerhouse brands like Prada and Vogue, reflects the paradoxes of excess, power, and aspiration with razor-sharp wit and incisive humor.

Wiedemann’s rise to prominence was catalyzed by none other than Karl Lagerfeld, who, after acquiring one of his works, introduced him to French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld in Paris. Since then, his career has flourished, with exhibitions in major art capitals—London, Paris, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles—and a collector base that includes global elites such as Bono, Kate Moss, and Elle MacPherson.

Constantly innovating, Wiedemann experiments with neon, found-object sculptures, photography, and film, yet his signature remains unwavering: an irreverent critique of the very world he inhabits. His art doesn’t just reflect 21st-century culture—it playfully exposes its contradictions, inviting the viewer to revel in both its beauty and its absurdity.