Marko Lehanka

Marko Lehanka is a Professor of Fine Arts (Sculpture) at the Nuremberg Academy of Fine Arts since 2006. His artistic practice focuses on sculpture and installation art, with notable works such as Bauernsäule (1999) and exhibitions including vor dem Gesetz at Cologne's Museum Ludwig (2011). He studied at the Städelschule in Frankfurt (1985–1990) under Thomas Bayrle and Michael Croissant.

• Education: Städelschule, Frankfurt (1985–1990)

Research interests include contemporary sculpture, public art installations, and interdisciplinary art practices. His works explore socio-cultural narratives through material experimentation.

Award highlights include the 1993 Villa Romana Prize in Florence and the 2000 Frankfurt Sparkasse 1822 Prize. Recent exhibitions include Ever. Present. Past. (2023) and inpool (2022).

• Awards: Over 15 prizes and grants including Hessian Cultural Foundation support (1993–2000)

Lehanka leads the Sculpture Department at his academy and actively participates in international art residencies. His work is featured in major collections like the Museum Ludwig and MMK Frankfurt.