Michael Kleine’s practice recurrently moves between formats, across set design, performance, architecture, music and sculptural work in close dialogue with site and context. In all genres he develops concepts for the encounter of visitor, art and artist.
He often incorporates historical artifacts into his work. Artistic collaborations are a recurring element of his practice.
His works have been on view at institutions of the visual and performing arts: Bonner Kunstverein, Schinkelpavillon Berlin, Biennale di Venezia, Museion Bolzano, Kunstverein Leipzig, Künstlerhaus Stuttgart, Galerie Helga Maria Klosterfelde Berlin, Ruhrtriennale Bochum, Volksbühne Berlin, Theater Basel, ZKM Karlsruhe, Kampnagel Hamburg, Hamburgische Staatsoper, Philharmonie de Paris, Opéra de Rouen, Opéra de Reims, Radialsystem Berlin…