Beni Bischof

Beni Bischof is a contemporary Swiss artist, born in 1976, whose work spans a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage. Known for his critical engagement with modern culture, Bischof's art often incorporates elements of absurdity, satire, and social commentary.

Through his exploration of the absurd, Bischof pushes the boundaries between the serious and the trivial, offering a complex commentary on the state of modern society. His work has been exhibited internationally, gaining recognition for its incisive, often subversive approach to cultural critique.

In 2005, he began publishing his own self-made zine, titled Laser magazine, to distribute his drawings, collages and texts. He continues to release new issues at irregular intervals, in small editions. In addition to this, Beni Bischof has made other notable publications, such as Bambi (2017), Rambo (2016) and the iconic Psychobuch (2014). The latter offers a comprehensive overview of his artistic career.

Beni Bischof has had numerous solo and group exhibitions in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and more. His is currently on view at MOMU Antwerp with “Do Nothing Club”, an installation in collaboration with Belgian designer Meryll Rogge. Other notable shows include: “Made on Earth by Humans”, Biennale Images Vevey, CH (2024), “Faking the real”, Kunsthaus Graz, AUT (2022), “Blicke aus der Zeit”, Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, CH (2021), as well as the solo show “Mom, are we in a movie?” in 2021 at Plus-One Gallery, Antwerp.

Bischof’s works are included in various private and public collections such as Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Fotomuseum Winterthur, Centre de la Gravure et de l’Image imprimée Belgium and Helvetia Art Foyer Basel.