(*1975 in Plauen/Vogtland) experienced the so-called turnaround in the GDR in 1989 at the age of 14. He took an active part in the first and subsequent demonstrations against the GDR government in his hometown. After studying German, political science, journalism, photography and fine arts in Leipzig, Berlin and Zurich and completing a research doctorate with distinction, he now works as an artist and lecturer for artistic research strategies in Berlin.