
Herakut
Germany
In 2004, the German street art duo Hera and Akut formed a fruitful
partnership and have worked together on many successful global art
projects. Both with roots in the graffiti scene, their joint
creative art process is dialogical, among themselves as well as
towards the outside by embracing public spaces.
Their pieces tell stories of triumph and hardship, combining
powerful, expressive-eyed characters with provocative and often
darkly humorous text Their large, arresting murals bring pause to
busy city streets and are characterized by their narrative style,
drippy paint technique, and their ability to lead the viewer into
their compelling and imaginative world. Their figures can be seen
in the context of social fractions and collective constraints, but
also reflecting both love and the diversity of life.
Hera and Akut’s collaboration has resulted in them appearing on
walls, in gallery shows and in art exhibitions all over the world.
They have been featured in numerous publications including
The Huffington Post, The Guardian
Juxtapoz, and Hi-Fructose, and have released two
successful books – The Perfect Merge and
After The Laughter.