Johannes Kahrs (artist)

Johannes Kahrs is a German painter and artist, born in 1965 in Bremen, Germany. He is known for his large-scale, photorealistic paintings, often based on film stills, pornography, and other media sources. Kahrs' work frequently explores themes of voyeurism, sexuality, violence, and the representation of the body in contemporary culture.

His process typically involves projecting photographic images onto canvas and meticulously recreating them with paint, often focusing on specific details and textures to create a heightened sense of realism. He manipulates light and shadow to draw the viewer's attention to particular aspects of the composition, thereby inviting contemplation on the underlying subject matter.

Kahrs has exhibited extensively internationally, including solo exhibitions at major museums and galleries. His work is included in numerous public and private collections. He lives and works in Berlin.