Nicklas Hoffmann: Art Character

Art Character saga: Part 1

This film explores the myth surrounding the highly sought-after persona Nicklas Hoffmann. A television report addresses the question of who lies behind the character, revealing the darker side of the mysterious idol and leading to a confrontation with an internet-sensitized "cancel culture."

Are artists always "the good guys"? The film questions the assumption that artists seek to improve the world through their creative work. Inspired by comedy shows, it pulls no punches – at times even veering into politically incorrect territory.

Details

Made in2020
MaterialVideo (9 Minutes)
ArtistNicklas Hoffmann
Has been on view inAnnual exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich (online) (2020);
Award ceremony The Missing Link – Helferei Grossmünster in Zurich (2022)