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Born in Göttingen, Germany, Christian Jankowski studied at the Hochschule für bildende Künste in Hamburg. He gained international attention for his early conceptual works that often involve collaboration with non-artists, such as television evangelists, magicians, or politicians, to challenge the boundaries between reality and artistic representation.
His practice spans video installation, photography, and performance, frequently employing humor and irony to critique institutional structures and the art world itself. Jankowski often acts as a mediator, inviting participants to engage in tasks that blur the lines between their professional roles and the artist's creative vision.
Jankowski continues to be a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene, with his work featured in major international exhibitions and biennials. His projects often investigate the mechanisms of mass media and the ways in which public perception is constructed through visual storytelling.
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