#herakut

‘…Education, then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer…’ - Horace Mann

Herakut is the Berlin‑based artist duo of Hera (Jasmin Siddiqui, b. 1981) and Akut (Falk Lehmann, b. 1977), who joined forces around 2004 to blend their talents under a shared name . Hera, classically trained in fine art and graphic design, brings gestural brushwork, drips, and emotional depth. Akut, a pioneer of photorealistic graffiti (as a co‑founder of the Ma’Claim crew), adds sharp realism…

Opening on April 22nd, 2023 at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, California is artist Hera of acclaimed artistic duo HERAKUT's solo exhibition, "tHERApy room 2."

Hera, also known as Jasmin Siddiqui, merges her talents as a graffiti artist, illustrator, poet, and storyteller to craft fluid figures using elegant and chaotic lines and brushstrokes. Her artwork often comments on the human condition and childhood experiences.

Reflecting on her 23-year journey with spray paint, Hera acknowledges the medium's profound impact on her life, allowing her to develop her own visual language. She continues to create messages and big-eyed figures, addressing her inner child and offering encouragement, hope, magic, and escapism. Each piece can be seen as a therapy session, with Hera as both therapist and patient, exploring her own identity beneath the metaphorical hats and masks.

Previously part of the renowned street and fine art duo HERAKUT, Hera's work contributed to the evolution of muralism alongside her partner, AKUT. As Juxtapoz noted last fall, HERA's solo career showcases her veteran status and individuality in street art, solidifying her as a trailblazer in the movement.