Elke Krystufek

Elke Krystufek (born 1970 in Vienna) is an Austrian artist known for her provocative and confessional works that explore themes of sexuality, identity, feminism, and pop culture. Her practice spans painting, drawing, performance, video, and installation, often incorporating self-portraiture and explicit imagery to challenge social norms and the male gaze. She gained significant international attention in the 1990s and has exhibited widely across Europe and beyond, positioning herself as a key figure in feminist and body-oriented contemporary art.