Irem Kurt is a Berlin-based illustrator, comic artist and artivist with a background in Communication Design and Digital Media (Video) from the University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt. She also spent a semester at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest and University Lusófona in Lisbon.
In 2020, Irem co-founded the OUSA Collective , a platform that brings together illustration with social change. Over the course of four years, they organized workshops, events, and artist collaborations to create space for B*IPoC and migrant illustrators, empowering marginalized communities in Germany both online and offline. Their initiatives provided participants with valuable tools for creative resistance and self-expression. (archive / 2020-24’)
Irem's artwork explores a diverse range of themes, including feminism, migration, social justice, and digital futures. Known for her vibrant color palettes and playful, quirky style, she tackles both lighthearted and serious topics, infusing them with humor while encouraging deeper reflection. Her art invites viewers to engage with complex issues in a thoughtful and approachable way.
When she's not creating artwork for a diverse range of clients, she enjoys developing creative workshop concepts for all ages, using art as a powerful tool to empower participants and address social issues.
If you'd like to collaborate, have a project or question, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out via email , phone or contact form ☺ ☺ ☺
(GER/ENG/TR)
Clients
START Stiftung, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung e.V., Literarische Diverse, IDA UDK, Project Together Org., Internationales Theaterinstitut – iti Academy Germany, LWL-Industriemuseum, Superrr Lab, Universität Mainz, Save the children, AlgorithmWatch, Was verdient die Frau?, Alice Salomon University, Leykam Verlag, worten & meer Verlag, Carlsen Verlag, Migrationsrat Berlin, Kohero Verlag, Neue Narrative Magazin, International Rescue Committee, BIWOC* Rising, Zentrum für Erinnerungskultur Duisburg, RAA, Museum der Dinge, Sukultur etc.
Panels & Readings
2024
Guestspeaker at Comics gegen Rechts Panel, Comic-Salon Erlangen
2024
Graphic Novel Reading “Shababz. Jung. Muslimisch. Selbstbestimmt.” at Frauenzentrum Schokofabrik Berlin
2024
Graphic Novel Reading “Shababz. Jung. Muslimisch. Selbstbestimmt.” with Dr. Lana Siri
at Feministische Buchmesse Berlin
2024
Graphic Novel Reading “Shababz. Jung. Muslimisch. Selbstbestimmt.” at Pöge Haus (Leipziger Buchmesse)
2024
Talk and Workshop at Haus Bastian
2022
Art-Intervention at Netzdialog #10: Demokratie und Partizipation
Exhibitions
2021
Zeitraumexit Mannheim:
Mehr als Çevirmek, Spuren – Installation und Talk
2021
Hamburger Bilderbuchpreis, Longlist - Exhibition
2021
MOSAIC Exhibition with OUSA Collective and aequa cc
2020
Akademie der Künste der Welt, Cologne - Spuren (Anatolpolitan Collective)
2017
Art Competition & Exhibition by TAB E.V
under the 30 best
2016
flucht.punkt, Bildungsstätte Anne Frank
Grants & Awards
2021
Reception of "Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen Deutschland 2021/22" award from the German federal government
2021
The New New Fellowship by
SUPERRRR & Bertelsmann Stiftung
2016
Mut Zur Wut, Finalist 25/70
2013
Hessen Talents Berlinale
2011
Visionale 11 Hessisches Jugend Medien Festival,
Young Professionals 1. Prize