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Sebastian Heiner

Berlin / Germany

Sebastian Heiner (born 1964 in Berlin) is a contemporary painter renowned for his dynamic abstract works. […]

Biography / Sebastian Heiner

Sebastian Heiner (born 1964 in Berlin) is a contemporary painter renowned for his dynamic abstract works. He studied at the Berlin University of the Arts from 1984 to 1991, becoming a master student under Klaus Fußmann. In 1986, he attended a summer academy led by Wolf Vostell in Spain.

Heiner’s paintings are characterized by thick oil applications, expressive gestures, and the use of unconventional tools. His style is influenced by Art Informel, Tachisme, and Action Painting. Since 2004, he has spent extended periods in Asian cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Seoul.

While primarily focused on abstraction, Heiner has explored figurative elements since 2018, viewing them as a transition toward abstraction. His work has been exhibited internationally, including in Berlin, Essen, Bangkok, and Shanghai. In 2023, he created a mural for the German Embassy Residence in Cotonou, Benin.

Photo: Michael Wruck

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Community Wall
April 25, 2025

Community Wall by Sebastian Heiner

The wall design by Berlin artist Sebastian Heiner on the canteen of the Christian Morgenstern elementary school was created in a joint project with a first grade class at the school.