Michael Kvium (b. 1955, Denmark) has persistently portrayed the follies of humanity for over four decades across various mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, film, and performance. His artistic exploration delves deep into all facets of life, particularly those aspects humanity tends to suppress. While the concealed reality remains acknowledged, Kvium's distinct portrayals have left a profound mark in art history and in the minds of viewers.

Kvium's narrative paintings, resonant with a theatrical performance, unfold on a stage from the rise of the theater curtain to its fall, mirroring the trajectory of life from birth to death. This theatrical quality is deeply rooted in his early engagement with performance art in the 1980s, seamlessly connecting his visual works to the realm of performance. As Kvium poses critical questions about the rise and fall of Western civilization, the theatricality in his oeuvre mirrors the course of life, inviting viewers to engage in profound introspection.