> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.catapult-platform.art/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Karim Hussein: Portrait of an Art-Student from Linz Austria - URL: https://www.catapult-platform.art/karim-hussein-artist-now-discovery/ - Published: 2025-02-14T07:37:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-27T08:01:46.000Z - Description: Join us in welcoming Karim Hussein to our exciting new series, "Art Observatory," at Munchies Art Club, where we spotlight the talent of art students and emerging artists of tomorrow! - Author: Dominique Catherina Foertig - Tags: Artist in Focus ## Exploring Identity and Nostalgia: The Artistic Journey of Karim Hussein In collaboration with the class [Ursula Hübner](https://ursulahuebner.com/?ref=catapult-platform.art), an art Professor of [painting and graphic arts at the University of Art in Linz](https://www.kunstuni-linz.at/en/university/organisational-structure-1/institutes/fine-arts-and-cultural-studies/painting-graphic-art?ref=catapult-platform.art), Munchies Art Club Magazine proudly presents ["Art Observatory,"](https://www.catapult-platform.art/tag/art-observatory-art-students-artists-tomorrow/) a series that sheds light on the early stages of emerging artists' careers, offering insight into their creative journeys and showcasing a selection of their work. Our inaugural spotlight falls on [**Karim Hussein**](https://www.instagram.com/karimhussein.gmx/?ref=catapult-platform.art). ![Kalium hussein, art student, discovery and profile art observatory, promising emerging contemporary art kunstuni linz](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/karim-hussein--munchies-art-club-discovery--artist-now-new-painting.webp) Karim Hussein: In front of his paintings | Class of Prof. Hübner -> Professor of painting and graphic arts at the University of Art in Linz | Image Courtesy by the Artist ## Artist Statement: Karim Hussein Karim Hussein, born in 1995 in Linz, currently resides and creates in the vibrant cities of Berlin and Vienna. --- [Make me smarter weekly](https://www.catapult-platform.art/join/) --- Since the winter of 2018, he has been immersed in the study of painting at the University of Art and Design Linz. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/painting-now--munchies-art-club--karim-hussein.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/painting-now-austria--promising-artist-discovery.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/new-contemporary-painting-from-kunstuni-linz-ursula-h-bner--class.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/new-promising-contemporary-art-from-austria.webp) ****Karim Hussein:** Selection of Paintings, Cloudy and color intensive | Image Courtesy by the Artist ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/karim-hussein--new-painting-now--discovery--art-student.webp) Karim Hussein: Presentation Open House -Rundgang an der Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee | Image Courtesy by the Artist Guided by the mentorship of Ursula Hübner at the Kunstuni Linz and later by Friederike Feldmann at the Kunsthochschule Weißensee Berlin, Karim has cultivated a distinct artistic style characterized by its cloudy, color-intensive application of paint. ![karim hussein, artwork, oil painting, new faces in contemporary art and painting now](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/karim-hussein--emerging-artist-now.webp) Karim Hussein: Artwork from his self portrait series | Image Courtesy by the Artist This unique technique serves as his visual language, through which he explores the dualities of humor and melancholy present within his work. [Discover the Next Generation: 10 Emerging Artists from the University of Art and Design Linz, Austria, Mentored by Prof. Ursula Hübner10 new contemporary artist to discover: We introduce to you new contemporary artists of today and provide an overview of 10 promising art students. For more information, we have provided 10 unique articles for each artist, which you can explore on your own.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/03/munchies-art-club-magazine.png)Munchies Art Club MagazineDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/size/w1200/2024/05/ursula-h-bner-class--10-promising-art-student--and-artists-of-the-tomorrow--art-university-linz--austria.webp)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/ursula-huebner-10-promising-students-at-university-of-art-linz/) 10 new faces in contemporary art -> a selection from the Art University Linz - Prof. Ursula Hübner Yet, amidst the depths of melancholy, there exists an unwavering thread of optimism woven into his canvases. ![Karim hussein, artist , oil painting artwork with a horse](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/karim-hussein.webp) Karim Hussein: Powerful Painting from an promising Artist -> Artwork: "Thank you" -> oil on canvas 145×135cm | Image Courtesy by the Artist Karim's paintings traverse a spectrum of subjects, from poignant still lifes to introspective self-portraits and everyday objects imbued with personal significance. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/promising-emerging-art---austria--karim-hussein.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/karim-hussein--emerging-artist-now-profile-1.webp) ****Karim Hussein:** Detail of his Paintings | Class Prof. Ursula Hübner -> Painting and Grafik, University Linz on the left: "Trauben und Glühbirne" 140×150cm, oil on canvas and on the right: "Business", 135×125cm, oil on Canvas | Image Courtesy by the Artist Through his art, he embarks on a voyage of introspection, delving into themes of cultural identity and nostalgia. ![Karim hussein, oil painting, promising artist and contemporary painter from austria](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/art-student--kunstuni-linz--karim-hussein.webp) ****Karim Hussein:** genie in a bottle -> 150×140cm -> oil on canvas -> 2023 | Image courtesy by the Artist As he approaches the culmination of his graduate studies, Karim aims to push the boundaries of his artistic exploration further, delving deeper into the thematic veins that course through his work, and continuing to evolve as a dynamic force within the contemporary art scene. ![karim hussein, new and fresh art from kunstuni linz art university in contemporary painting](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/new-painting-now--class-ursula-h-bner--kunstuni-linz--art-now-1.webp) ****Karim Hussein:** Selbstporträt im hohen Gras -> 135×125cm -> oil on canvas | Image Courtesy by the Artist [Follow Karim Hussein](https://www.instagram.com/karimhussein.gmx/?ref=catapult-platform.art) on Instagram and follow his journey and his developments for upcoming projects and exhibitions and new works. Also Follow the Class of Prof. Ursula Hübner: [Linz Malerei on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/linzmalerei/?ref=catapult-platform.art) and discover a new generation of artists in the making. [Exploring Intimacy and Trauma: The Artistic Journey of Katya OvechkinaKatya Ovechkina is the second Artist we feature from the Class of Ursula Hübner, Department Graphic and Painting from Linz. It’s about Intimacy and trauma.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/03/munchies-art-club-magazine.png)Now I am in Your Head | Munchies Art Club MagazineDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/katya-ovechkina-art-student--emerging-artist.webp)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/katya-ovechkina-artist-emerging-contemporary-art/) More Art Students to Discover from this series -> Katya Ovechkina --- Special thanks to [**Olga Shcheblykina**](https://www.olgashcheblykina.com/?ref=munchiesart.club) for gathering information from the students, resharing it, and helping us create a stunning workflow with the art students and Prof. Ursula Hübner. 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