Ireen Kranz

Professional training, career
2001 - 2008
Studied Conceptual Art Book at the Burg Giebichenstein
University of Art and Design Halle under Professor Mechthild Lobisch

2002 - 2004
Master craftsman's examination in bookbinding in Hamburg and Ulm

1998 - 2001
Traditional travelling as a journeyman bookbinder

1995 - 1998
Apprenticeship as a bookbinder at Karen Begemann GmbH in Hamburg

Current position
Since 2009, living and working in Melbeck just outside Lüneburg.
Various works in public ownership:
Herzog August Library, Wolfenbüttel
Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
German National Library, Leipzig
Anna Amalia Library, Weimar
State Library, Oldenburg

Further information
Since 2009, member of MDE (2012-2018 chairwoman).
2007-2017, foundation and member of the artists' association “club mantell”.
Her current works are exhibited annually at the ‘BuchDruckKunst’ fair with the MDE at the Museum der Arbeit Hamburg.
From 2003 - 2014, various awards, including:
2009 – «Distinguished Winner», International Book Binding Competition, Designer Bookbinders.
2007 – «Harmatan Award for Forwarding», International Bookbinding Competition, Society of Bookbinders.
2003 – “bel libro 03”, International Bookbinding Competition, centro del bel libro ascona.