Aline Papenheim (*1997, Germany; she/they) is a non-binary photographer and artist 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 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.
exhibitions

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
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

2023
09
"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
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
06
"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
05
"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

2019

05
"Streaming Pictures" (group)
Photo Exhibition
"Paired"
MAKK, Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Köln, GER










education

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
2014–2017
vocational diploma & training as a design technical assistant
Berufskolleg Bergkloster Bestwig, Germany



scholarships and awards

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
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