Johannes Thiel is an artist living and working in Berlin. His sculptures, kinetic works and installations operate where the logic of industrial production meets unstable living systems. Alongside his artistic practice, he engages in curatorial work and design work. He is currently studying Fine Arts at the UdK Berlin in the class of Prof. Karsten Konrad.

For projects or collaborations, get in touch.

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Unbothered. Moisturized. In my Lane. Focused. Flourishing.
Förderverein Aktuelle Kunst, Münster
2026

Unbothered. Moisturized. In my Lane. Focused. Flourishing. (2026)

Solo exhibition at Förderverein Aktuelle Kunst (FAK26), Münster

24 May – 20 June 2026

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Unbothered. Moisturized. In my Lane. Focused. Flourishing. Unbothered. Moisturized. In my Lane. Focused. Flourishing.
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ON-OFF STATE
Polished Steel, Motorcycle Frame, Aluminium, Resin, Fiberglass
2026

ON-OFF STATE (2026)

Polished Steel, Motorcycle Frame, Aluminium, Resin, Fiberglass, Solenoid Actuators, Electronics

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Soft Null
PVC, Resin, Cylindrical Head Screws, Wire Rope
2026

Soft Null (2026)

PVC, Resin, Lightweight Profiles, Cylindrical Head Screws, Wire Rope

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Rage Quit
Polyolefin, Aluminium Heatsink, Resin
2026

Rage Quit (2026)

Polyolefin, Aluminium Heatsink, Resin

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Tension Link
Inner Fender, Cylindrical Screws, Wire Rope
2026

Tension Link (2026)

Inner Fender, Cylindrical Screws, Wire Rope

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Biostatic Frame
Aluminium, Polymer Concrete, Basalt, Resin, Mesh
2026

Biostatic Frame (2026)

Aluminium, Polymer Concrete, Basalt, Wire Rope, Resin, Mesh

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Stating the Obvious
Molded Car Body Panel, Aluminium, Carnauba Wax
2026

Stating the Obvious (2026)

Molded Car Body Panel, Aluminium, Carnauba Wax

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Thermal Event
Polyolefin, Aluminium Heatsink, Resin
2026

Thermal Event (2026)

Polyolefin, Aluminium Heatsink, Resin

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Vertically Rotating Turbine
Stainless Steel, Fiberglass, Resin, Gearmotor
2025

Vertically Rotating Turbine (2025)

Stainless Steel, Fiberglass, Resin, Electronics, Arduino, Gearmotor

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Vertically Rotating Turbine Vertically Rotating Turbine
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Daisy Chain
Stainless Steel, PVC, Wire Rope
2025

Daisy Chain (2025)

Stainless Steel, PVC, Wire Rope

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Daisy Chain Daisy Chain
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Comfort Node
Fiberglass, resin & stainless steel
2025

Comfort Node (2025)

Fiberglass, resin, stainless steel

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AeroSHIELD
ASA, Aluminium
2025

AeroSHIELD (2025)

ASA, Aluminium

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It hurts when IP
ASA, Stainless Steel, LED
2024

It hurts when IP (2024)

ASA, Silicone, Stainless Steel, LAN Cable, LED, Arduino, Electronics

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IT HURTS WHEN IP Installation view IT HURTS WHEN IP Installation view

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ConvexSHIELD
ASA, Aluminium, Motors
2024

ConvexSHIELD (2024)

ASA, Aluminium, Stepper Motor, Arduino

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ConvexSHIELD Installation view ConvexSHIELD Installation view

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Weak Synaesthesia
Polycarbonate, Screws
2024

Weak Synaesthesia (2024)

Polycarbonate, Screws

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Notation Plates
Polystyrol, Aluminium
2024

Notation Plates (2024)

Polystyrol, Aluminium

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PostSHIELD
Mixed Media
2024

Post SHIELD (Hydrokinetic Pool) (2024)

ASA, Aluminium, Silicone Tubing, Acrylic glass, LED light

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Post SHIELD installation view Post SHIELD detail illuminated
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Hyperoptimized Prosthetics
ASA, Aluminium, Silicone
2024

Hyperoptimized Prosthetics (2024)

ASA, Aluminium, Silicone, Silicone-PLA, Polyurethane hoses, Hose fittings, Arduino, Air Pumps, Valves

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Hyperoptimized Prosthetics front view Hyperoptimized Prosthetics with pump

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Chitinous Shield
ASA, Aluminium
2023

Chitinous Shield (2023)

ASA, Aluminium

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Freedom Professional Shield
ASA, Aluminium, Wire rope, Urinal mat
2023

Freedom Professional Shield (2023)

ASA, Aluminium, Wire rope, Urinal mat

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Tisch 2003
MDF, Steel, Acrylics, ASA
2023

Tisch 2003 (2023)

MDF, Steelpipe, Acrylic Glass, ASA, Nylon Hose, Tablet, Ceramic, Monitor Holder, Ring Binder

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Tisch 2003 front view Tisch 2003 detail view

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Unuseful Attachments
PLA, ASA, Aluminium
2022

Unuseful Attachments (2022)

PLA, ASA, Stainless Steel Table, Aluminium, Nylon Hose, Universal Case

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Unuseful Attachments table view Unuseful Attachments detail view

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C7950ZN
Steel, Air Pump, PVC, PLA
2022

C7950ZN (2022)

Monitor mounts, metal pipe, 3D prints, vacuum bag, air pump, metal hose, sand, printed aluminum plate, metal rods

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C7950ZN 1 C7950ZN 2

First shown at CTM Festival

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The Neoliberal Urge to Curate A Friendsgroup
2025
The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup (2025)
Curated by Luka Naujoks and Johannes Thiel
Exhibited at ACUD Gallery, Berlin

Oliver Bleckmann, Manuel Cornelius, Sophia Gatzkan, Jill Kiddon, Luka Naujoks, Sarah Albrecht, Johannes Thiel

The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup
The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup
The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup
The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup
The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup
The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup
The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup
The Neoliberal Urge to Curate a Friendsgroup
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If not Friend, why friendshaped?
2024
If not Friend, why friendshaped?(2024)
Groupshow at Spoiler, Berlin

Mika Schwartz, Nathalie Chollet, Caroline Ventura, Lea Dippold, Jo Jakob Hübner, Marlon Nicolaisen, Luka Naujoks, Johannes Thiel

If not Friend, why friendshaped?
If not Friend, why friendshaped?
If not Friend, why friendshaped?
If not Friend, why friendshaped?
If not Friend, why friendshaped?
If not Friend, why friendshaped?
If not Friend, why friendshaped?
If not Friend, why friendshaped?
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Uninvolved Junctions
2023
Uninvolved Junctions (2023)
Curated by Luka Naujoks and Johannes Thiel
Exhibited at Culterim Gesundbrunnen, Berlin

Arvid Jansen, Eefje Stenfert, Emma Pidre, Iva Davidova, Janne Schimmel, Jo Jakob Hübner, Johannes Thiel, Kay Lotte Pommer, Luka Naujoks, Malte Urban, Marlon Nicolaisen, Maxime Chabal, Paula Oltmann, Yi Li Yi Li

Uninvolved Junctions
Uninvolved Junctions
Uninvolved Junctions
Uninvolved Junctions
Uninvolved Junctions
Uninvolved Junctions
Uninvolved Junctions
Uninvolved Junctions Uninvolved Junctions
Uninvolved Junctions Uninvolved Junctions