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Andrea Büttner

born 1972

Untitled (smear of brown) 2011
© Andrea Büttner / DACS 2025, All Rights Reserved
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Biography

Andrea Büttner (born 1972) is a German artist. She works in a variety of media including woodcuts, reverse glass paintings, sculpture, video, and performance. She creates connections between art history and social or ethical issues, with a particular interest in notions of poverty, shame, vulnerability and dignity, and the belief systems that underpin them.

Büttner has exhibited in both Europe and North America. Currently, she lives and works in both London and Frankfurt am Main. Büttner uses a broad range of media and techniques most notably video, performance, and installation art. However, her work is not limited to these mediums as she utilizes collage, sculpture, and more to discuss myths, gender, religion, shame, and society.

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  • Tent (igloo)

    Andrea Büttner
    2012
  • Drinking Man

    Andrea Büttner
    2010
  • Untitled (red, blue)

    Andrea Büttner
    2011
  • Untitled (smear of brown)

    Andrea Büttner
    2011
  • Benches

    Andrea Büttner
    2012
  • Little Sisters: Lunapark Ostia

    Andrea Büttner
    2012

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