Artists

Hiwa K.

Hiwa K. was born in 1975 in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. He lives and works in Berlin, Germany. Drawing from personal memories as a Kurdish immigrant to Germany, Hiwa K. tells stories of ongoing global crises, including war, migration, and the legacies of colonialism. Documenting his work primarily through video, he frequently inserts himself into his projects, which often feature strong participatory and collective dimensions. He has participated in major international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale and documenta 14. His work has been presented at institutions such as the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Moderna Museet, and Art Jameel. A recipient of the Arnold Bode Prize and the Hector Prize, he has served as Professor of Sculpture at the HBK Braunschweig since 2026.