KIM SWIM

KIM SWIM is a multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin, Germany, whose practice spans painting, installation, and sound. Born in 1992 in Frankfurt am Main, KIM SWIM has developed a reputation for their visually arresting compositions that fuse surreal imagery with a raw, emotional palette. After studying at the Berlin University of the Arts, they quickly became a fixture in Germany’s contemporary art scene through a series of solo and group exhibitions across Europe.

KIM SWIM’s work often grapples with themes of identity, memory, and the liminal spaces between reality and imagination, weaving autobiographical elements with broader social commentary. Their installations frequently incorporate found objects and unconventional materials, inviting viewers into immersive environments that challenge conventional boundaries between art forms. As a rising voice in the new generation of German artists, KIM SWIM continues to push the limits of expressive possibility, earning accolades for a practice described as both deeply personal and unmistakably universal.