Lara Werth (* 1996 in Bonn) graduated from Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in June 2024 with Katharina Wulff, previously studying with Siegfried Anzinger. The subject of Werth’s works are deserted hidden object images of dystopian urban spaces, created with Edding, acrylic marker, chalk, oil pencil and ink on large-format paper. These detailed and infinitely intricate drawings bear witness to chaotic cityscapes and fragile balances of urban (sub)cultures – every detail, no matter how small, seems to have been taken from real life. This urban texture – consisting of houses, power lines, fight clubs, flying streets, railroad tracks or jumps and floating suspension bridges – is paired with natural scenes of flowing water veins and animals. Long-extinct, domesticated or endangered creatures such as tigers, dinosaurs, donkeys or prehistoric fishes roam through a fictional world created by the artist, in which very concrete references to human civilization and the built environment can be found time and again. Urban fiction? Werth’s work process reflects personal impressions from her years of traveling as a competitive athlete. In addition to her work as an artist, she is a professional martial artist and holds titles in Full-Muay-Thai and Fullcontact Kickboxing.

CV

EDUCATION

Meisterschülerin Siegfried Anzinger and Katharina Wulff

Diplom Kunstakademie Düsseldorf (2016–2024) 

 

EXHIBITIONS (Selected)

 

2026

»Calm Comma Chaos«, Baustelle Schaustelle, Düsseldorf (GS)

Ich, Art Düsseldorf (GS)

shifting fields, Galerie 3AP, Düsseldorf (Duo)

2025

Blütenlese, Paper Positions Wien (GS)

Suspension of Disbelief 2, Galerie 3AP, Düsseldorf (GS)

Tage der Kunst, Rathaus, Schwalmtal (GS)

Raus aus der Ecke, Baustelle Schaustelle, Düsseldorf (S)

Niemandsland, Galerie 3AP, Frankfurt (S)

Tierisch was los, Teloy Mühle, Meerbusch (GS)

Hoist The Colours, Villa De Bank, Enschede, Niederlande (S)

2024

Wohnung Lauxtermann Vol. 7, Galerie 3AP, Düsseldorf (GS)

Alone in a Strange Town, Ten Haaf Projects, Amsterdam, Niederlande (S)

2023

The line is never quite obedient, Ehemalige Schalterhalle der Commerzbank, Frankfurt/Main (GS)

Alles fließt, Willicher Kunstverein, NRW (GS)

Wohnung Lauxtermann, Galerie 3AP, Düsseldorf (Project)

2022

Stadt l Land l Fluss, Kulturforum Alte-Pumpstation, Haan (S)

Overgrown – opera of the nervous system, Galerie 3AP, Düsseldorf (GS)

Algorithmic Oracles, Kunsthaus Mettmann, NRW (GS)

2021

NRW Bank Kunstpreis, NRW Bank, Münster (GS)

2019

30 Jahre Skulpturenpark, Städtische Galerie Viersen, NRW (GS)

 

GRANTS

Prize of the Art & Culture Foundation Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf (2025)

Residency das Mobile Atelier am Ammersee mit Hanna Kuster, JES Kulturstiftung und BBK Bayern (2025)

Van-Rinsum-Stipendium for Cité-Internationale-des-Arts, Paris, France (2024)

Fieldfisher Art Selection (2023)

Patong-Stadium Belt 115 lbs, Muay Thai Rules, Phuket, Thailand (2023)

Krahnweiler Kunstpreis, Nominiert (2022)

NRW.BANK Kunstpreis (2021)

Deutschlandstipendium (2020)

WKU PRO Full-Muay-Thai-Champion, Bangkok, Thailand (2019)

Worldchampion Fullcontact Kickboxing und K1 Rules, Athen, Greece (2018)

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29.05.26

last day: »shifting fields« on view at Galerie 3AP | Düsseldorf

»shifting fields« is on view for the last day at Galerie 3AP | Düsseldorf. The exhibition is open today, May 29th from 2 till 7 PM. 

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04.05.26

on view: Lara Werth »Calm Comma Chaos«

We are pleased to announce the participation of Lara Werth in the group exhibition »Calm Comma Chaos« at b41 in Düsseldorf, alongside Sibylle Czichon, Hanna Kuster, and Antonia Rodrian. The exhibition opens tomorrow, May 5th at 6 PM. 

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20.04.26

Lara Werth shortlisted for the STRABAG Art Award 2026

We are pleased to announce that Lara Werth has been shortlisted for the STRABAG Art Award 2026. Selected by the preliminary jury as one of 50 positions among 738 applicants from Austria, Germany and Slovenia.

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19.04.26

press: Thank you for a great Art Düsseldorf 2026

We are pleased to share that »Ich«, our group presentation with works by Joschua Yesni Arnaut, Roberto Barbosa, Jacqueline Hen & Lara Werth, received notable media attention. In dialogue with the fair’s thematic focus, the presentation brought together positions addressing identity, memory, and the body through material, presence, and transformation.

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13.04.26

upcoming: Art Düsseldorf 2026 Accompanying Program

On the occasion of Art Düsseldorf, Galerie 3AP presents a series of exhibitions and events across its Düsseldorf locations.

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10.04.26

press: Lara Werth featured on Westart (WDR)

Lara Werth featured on WDR Westart now available in the ARD Mediathek.

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09.04.26

upcoming: participation at Art Düsseldorf 2026

17. – 19. April, Areal Böhler | Booth H23

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28.03.26

now open: Jacqueline Hen & Lara Werth »shifting fields« (Düsseldorf)

NEW OPENING HOURS
Friday: 2–7 PM
Saturday: 12–4 PM

To enquire about a personal visit please feel free to contact us.

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22.03.26

press: Lara Werth featured in Rheinische Post

We are pleased to share that Lara Werth has been featured in Rheinische Post in an article by Helga Meister, highlighting her unique practice that bridges contemporary drawing and professional martial arts.

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13.03.26

upcoming: Jacqueline Hen & Lara Werth »shifting fields« in Düsseldorf

The exhibition opens on 27 March 2026, from 6-8 PM, with the artists in attendance. Visits outside regular opening hours by appointment.

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05.11.25

press: Lara Werth to receive the 2025 prize of the Art & Culture Foundation Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf

Our heartfelt congratulations to Lara Werth on this well-deserved recognition!
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30.10.25

upcoming: participation at Paper Positions Vienna 2025

13. – 16. November, Semper Depot | Booth 18

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05.09.25

now open: Julian Heuser, Nadine Karl, Toni Meyer, Julie Mia, and Lara Werth „Suspension of Disbelief 2“

Suspension of Disbelief 2 continues the exploration of perception, illusion, and emotional projection initiated in July 2025 through the work of Julian Heuser, expanding the conceptual framework into a polyphonic group exhibition marking the season’s opening. Curated by Aileen Treusch, the show brings together works who examine and broaden the theme from diverse artistic viewpoints.

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25.07.25

upcoming: participation at DC Open

We are excited to announce our participation at DC Open 2025 with the upcoming group exhibition Suspension of disbelief II at our Düsseldorf location. The show features works by Julian Heuser, Nadine Karl, Toni Meyer, Julie Mia and Lara Werth.

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01.07.25

on view: Lara Werth »Raus aus der Ecke«

At Baustelle Schaustelle — Raum für junge Kunst, the exhibition »Out of the Corner« by Lara Werth explores how physical extremes, mental states of exception, and dense urban imagery merge in her drawing practice.

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18.06.25

press: Lara Werth residency at Lake Ammersee

Lara Werth is currently participating in the „Mobile Atelier“ residency program by BBK Bayern, located in Holzhausen am Ammersee.

Featured in: Augsburger Allgemeine & Süddeutsche Zeitung.

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04.04.25

now open: Lara Werth „Niemandsland“

We are delighted to announce the first exhibition in our new gallery space in Frankfurt am Main. With a solo show by Lara Werth, we would like to introduce the Rhine-Main art scene to a young emerging artist. The subject of her works are deserted hidden object images of dystopian urban spaces, created with Edding, acrylic marker, chalk, oil pencil and ink on large-format paper.

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21.11.24

paper positions vienna

From 21–24 november 2024, the first edition of Paper Positions Vienna will present 37 international galleries.

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01.11.24

Paper Positions Vienna

21.-24. November, Kursalon Vienna

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25.05.24

„Subverting norms constructing narrative scenarios“

We are honored to be part of the new Wabisabi ISSUE 15, Mai/June 2024.
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04.12.23

Wohnung Lauxtermann

The fluid exhibition is open for visitors for the fifth and last time this year until December 15th.

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10.07.23

The line is never quite obedient

Mit Werken von Jacqueline Hen, Toni Meyer, Philipp Naujoks, Lara Werth

Kuratiert von Aileen Treusch für Cartier Northern Europe, ehemalige Schalterhalle der Commerzbank, Frankfurt (Neue Kaiser), Juli 2023.

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