Annabell Häfner

German artist Annabell Häfner's work is a visual exploration of the interplay between memory, emotions, and personal experiences. Her intuitive approach to art results in creations that go beyond a literal representation of the subject matter.

Biography of Annabell Häfner

Annabell Häfner, born in Bonn, Germany, in 1993, has been painting since she was a child. Growing up in a home immersed in art, surrounded by the works of Monet and Emil Nolde, Häfner was deeply influenced by Impressionism and Expressionism. Her early exposure to these artistic movements ignited her lifelong passion for painting.

In 2014, Annabell Häfner began her studies at the Berlin-Weissensee Academy of Art. She completed her diploma in Liberal Arts with a focus on Painting in 2020.

Häfner's artistic practice is profoundly shaped by her experiences as a model. Her work abroad allows her to immerse herself in diverse cultures, places, and people, enriching her artistic perspective.

Her solo exhibitions include "Near and Elsewhere" at Tara Downs Gallery in New York (2024), "room with a view" at Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle in Munich (2023), and "Nicht-Orte" at Galerie im Tempelhof Museum in Berlin (2022).

Additionally, Häfner's works have been featured in numerous group shows held at Galerie Krobath in Vienna, Villa Schöningen in Potsdam, Marburger Kunstverein in Marburg, Galerie Parterre in Berlin, Galerie am Schloss in Brühl, among others.

Currently, the artist lives and works in Berlin, Germany.

Annabell Häfner's Famous Paintings

The artist's artwork aims to evoke a sense of immediacy and capture the fleeting essence of moments that are challenging to convey through traditional methods. Notable pieces include "place to be 18" (2022), place to be 31" (2022), "room with a view 27" (2023), "room with a view 11" (2023), and many more. 

Annabell Häfner's Art Style

In her artistic process, the artist merges painting and drawing to express emotions through colors and textures while using lines to tell stories, much like writing.

Her creative journey is closely connected to her previous work and personal experiences. Having her earlier pieces in her studio provides ongoing inspiration and guidance, allowing her to observe the evolution of her art and its impact on her growth as an artist.

Through acrylic washes and delicate chalk marks, Häfner creates intimate paintings that depict the more anonymous and liminal spaces of everyday life, such as airport lounges, corporate waiting rooms, and hotel lobbies. She invites viewers to reflect on these often-overlooked environments, revealing their dual nature and both their mundane and contemplative aspects. Her work encourages us to examine our own experiences within these spaces.