Julian Charrière

Julian Charrière (b. 1987) is a French-Swiss artist based in Berlin. His multidisciplinary approach combines performance, sculpture, and photography, often emerging from immersive fieldwork conducted in remote and overlooked locations. By delving into environments characterised by distinct geophysical identities, such as volcanoes, icefields, and radioactive sites, the public is offered a glimpse into alternative histories and deep geological time. Drawing on his background as a student of Olafur Eliasson at the Institute for Spatial Experiments, he frequently collaborates with scientists, engineers, art historians, and philosophers. Through artistic expeditions and immersive installations, Charrière critically examines humanity’s perceptions of nature, encompassing both romantic ideals and the realities of the Anthropocene era. By challenging and reflecting upon traditional notions of our relationship with the natural world, Charrière reshapes planetary narratives, bringing them into relevance for the 21st century.