Aline Papenheim (*1997, Germany; she/they) is a non-binary photographer and visual storyteller currently based in The Hague, Netherlands, where they are pursuing a Master's degree in Photography & Society at KABK, the Royal Academy of Arts.
Their practice builds on their background as a communication designer and their deep interest in social behaviors. Aline critically examines gender representations in Western societies and creates photographic responses to envision not only inclusivity but also an expanded understanding of gender.
Their practice builds on their background as a communication designer and their deep interest in social behaviors. Aline critically examines gender representations in Western societies and creates photographic responses to envision not only inclusivity but also an expanded understanding of gender.
Their work is characterized by emotional depth as they collaboratively explore gender representations, stereotypes, bodies, and masculinities. Aline combines elements of storytelling to create immersive experiences that aim to stimulate not only the eyes and mind but especially the heart.
They have collaborated with various publishers, magazines, and galleries, and continue to evolve as an artist, solidifying their place in the photographic industry from a neurodivergent and queer perspective.
Aline Papenheim
*1997, Germany
Photographer &
Conceptual Visual Storyteller
The Hague
Aachen
Cologne
info[at]alinepape.com
*1997, Germany
Photographer &
Conceptual Visual Storyteller
The Hague
Aachen
Cologne
info[at]alinepape.com
education & work experience
2023–today
M.A. Student, Photography & Society
Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague, Netherlands (since 2023)
2023–today
M.A. Student, Photography & Society
Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague, Netherlands (since 2023)
2019–today
Freelancer as a photographer & graphic designer
2019–2023
Scientific Assistant, Photography Department
FH Aachen University of Applied Science, Germany
2017–2022
B.A. of Arts, communicationdesign
FH Aachen University of Applied Science, Germany
graduated with the Badge of Honor of FH Aachen
Freelancer as a photographer & graphic designer
2019–2023
Scientific Assistant, Photography Department
FH Aachen University of Applied Science, Germany
2017–2022
B.A. of Arts, communicationdesign
FH Aachen University of Applied Science, Germany
graduated with the Badge of Honor of FH Aachen
2014–2017
vocational diploma & training as a design technical assistant
Berufskolleg Bergkloster Bestwig, Germany
vocational diploma & training as a design technical assistant
Berufskolleg Bergkloster Bestwig, Germany
today
scholarship holder, Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (since 2021)
2023
Shortlist – Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung with "Modern Gender"
2022
scholarship holder Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft, NRW
Nominee German Design Award 2023 – Newcomer
publications and collaborations
DUMMY Mag
Kaltblut Mag
SPIEGEL Online
ZE.TT Online
Fisheye Mag
Galerie M Paris
GRAVUR Verlag
GE59 Berlin
Studio Hausen
&Wieder Köln
Female Photo Club
C/O Lauscher
Olympé Magazin
The Circle Works
BOA-Bunker of Art
DUMMY Mag
Kaltblut Mag
SPIEGEL Online
ZE.TT Online
Fisheye Mag
Galerie M Paris
GRAVUR Verlag
GE59 Berlin
Studio Hausen
&Wieder Köln
Female Photo Club
C/O Lauscher
Olympé Magazin
The Circle Works
BOA-Bunker of Art
exhibitions
2024
2024
06
"00:05:59" (group)
with "Once We Floated In Waters Deep"
Photography Exhibition with MA Program "Photography & Society"
in collabortation with Ambassade Van De Noordzee & Doggerland Foundation
Paradise, Den Haag, NL
"00:05:59" (group)
with "Once We Floated In Waters Deep"
Photography Exhibition with MA Program "Photography & Society"
in collabortation with Ambassade Van De Noordzee & Doggerland Foundation
Paradise, Den Haag, NL
03
"Fragments in Transit" (group)
with "Thank You For Showing Us Your Fish" in collaboration with Sarah-Rose Antoun
Pop-Up Photography Exhibition with MA Program "Photography & Society"
Beetroot Studio, Thessaloniki, GR
"Fragments in Transit" (group)
with "Thank You For Showing Us Your Fish" in collaboration with Sarah-Rose Antoun
Pop-Up Photography Exhibition with MA Program "Photography & Society"
Beetroot Studio, Thessaloniki, GR
2023
09
"Nouvelles Masculinités" (group)
Photo Exhibition with "Modern Gender – Masculinities"
Galerie M, Paris, FR
"Nouvelles Masculinités" (group)
Photo Exhibition with "Modern Gender – Masculinities"
Galerie M, Paris, FR
08–09
"Allianzen" – Aachen Fotofestival 2023 (group)
Photo Exhibition "Modern Gender – Masculinities"
Raststätte, Aachen, GER
"Allianzen" – Aachen Fotofestival 2023 (group)
Photo Exhibition "Modern Gender – Masculinities"
Raststätte, Aachen, GER
07–08
"Up And Coming" – Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung 2023 (group)
Photo Book Box "Modern Gender – Masculinities"
einBuch.haus, Berlin, GER
06
"Modern Gender – Masculinities" (solo)
Photo Exhibition and Book Tour with Gravur Verlag
&wieder, Cologne, GER
"Up And Coming" – Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung 2023 (group)
Photo Book Box "Modern Gender – Masculinities"
einBuch.haus, Berlin, GER
06
"Modern Gender – Masculinities" (solo)
Photo Exhibition and Book Tour with Gravur Verlag
&wieder, Cologne, GER
06
"Modern Gender – Masculinities" (solo)
Photo Exhibition and Book Tour with Gravur Verlag
Studio Hausen, Hamburg, GER
"Modern Gender – Masculinities" (solo)
Photo Exhibition and Book Tour with Gravur Verlag
Studio Hausen, Hamburg, GER
06
"Modern Gender – Masculinities" (solo)
Photo Exhibition and Book Tour with Gravur Verlag
GE59, Berlin, GER
"Modern Gender – Masculinities" (solo)
Photo Exhibition and Book Tour with Gravur Verlag
GE59, Berlin, GER
05
"Modern Gender – Masculinities" (solo)
Photo Exhibition
Galerie M, Paris, FR
"Modern Gender – Masculinities" (solo)
Photo Exhibition
Galerie M, Paris, FR
2022
12
"Fun in the Sun" (group)
Photo Exhibition
"Vincent"
Schnörres, Cologne, GER
2021
09
Aachener Kunstroute (group)
Art Exhibition
"Utopia – a world between the sexes"
BOA – Bunker of Art, Aachen, GER
09
"Poebel" (group)
Art Exhibition
BOA – Bunker of Art, Aachen, GER
2020
09
Aachener Kunstroute (group)
Art Exhibition
BOA – Bunker of Art, Aachen, GER
07
"Urbane Nachwelt" (solo)
Photo Exhibition
Glashalle Aachen, GER
06
Positur#1 (group)
Photo Exhibition
"Mirror"
Stadtteilzentrum Nordstadt, Hannover, GER
Positur#1 (group)
Photo Exhibition
"Mirror"
Stadtteilzentrum Nordstadt, Hannover, GER
2019
05
"Streaming Pictures" (group)
Photo Exhibition
"Paired"
MAKK, Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Köln, GER