Katharina Mikhrin
Curator, Founder of the SUPERNOVA
Education
FH Dortmund, Photography B.A.
HHU Düsseldorf, Art Management and Art Mediation M.A.
Awards
Germany Scholarship 2020
Nominee for the German Academic Scholarship Foundation
PIC Promotional Prizes
Exhibitions
As an Artist
«Neue Welt» Gallery, Ludwig Wuppertal, 2020
Podest, Dortmund 2023
«I Want the Old Times Back,» Nordstadtgalerie Dortmund, 2024
As a Curator
Project Supernova, Cologne, 2023
Project Supernova, Aachen, 2024
«At Home,» Project Supernova, Gallery Superraum, 2024
«I Want the Old Times Back,» Nordstadtgalerie Dortmund, 2024

Katharina Mikhrin
Curator, Founder of the SUPERNOVA Project
Education
FH Dortmund, Photography B.A.
HHU Düsseldorf, Art Management and Art Mediation M.A.
Awards
Germany Scholarship 2020
Nominee for the German Academic Scholarship Foundation
PIC Promotional Prizes
Exhibitions
As an Artist
«Neue Welt» Gallery, Ludwig Wuppertal, 2020
Podest, Dortmund 2023
"I Want the Old Times Back," Nordstadtgalerie Dortmund, 2024
As a Curator
Project Supernova, Cologne, 2023
Project Supernova, Aachen, 2024
"At Home," Project Supernova, Gallery Superraum, 2024
"I Want the Old Times Back," Nordstadtgalerie Dortmund, 2024
Katharina Mikhrin
Curator, Founder of the SUPERNOVA Project

My mission
As a curator with personal migration experience, my focus is on supporting artists with migration or refugee backgrounds. My mission is to help them gain visibility and support them in finding their voice within society. Themes such as the search for identity, diaspora, community, and reflecting on the migration experience are at the core of my work.
In a time when political and economic changes are driving more and more people to migrate, the question of integration is becoming increasingly important. I see my role not only in helping artists process their experiences through art and integrate into society, but also in offering locals the chance to connect with migrants in new ways through their art and creativity.
I am convinced that art can act as a bridge for integration and mutual understanding, helping to reduce tensions. Integration and shared understanding are challenges of our time, and I see it as my mission to create spaces through art that bring people together.
Project Supernova

























































*Supernova* is a creative integration project for refugee women and women with a migration background, giving them a voice through artistic and creative work and promoting their social participation. Inspired by positive experiences with photography workshops, *Supernova* has evolved into a platform where participants can express their stories and cultural identities.
Through creative workshops, *Supernova* not only strengthens artistic skills and self-confidence but also facilitates the development of new social networks. Artistic and creative work becomes a means to reflect on personal experiences and process trauma. Publicly presented works build bridges between cultures, fostering understanding and acceptance within society.
*Supernova* demonstrates how artistic and creative work can support social change and contribute to the creation of an inclusive society.
“We Are Here”
Podcast “We Are Here” – the podcast about the challenges and experiences of women in migration. In each episode, we discuss the unique hurdles and successes that women face – from searching for identity and navigating integration to bridging cultural differences and personal growth. We share stories that move and connect, giving space to voices that often go unheard. “We Are Here” is a place for honest conversations, inspiration, and empowerment for women who are reshaping their lives far from home.
Education
FH Dortmund, Photography B.A.
HHU Düsseldorf, Art Management and Art Mediation M.A.
Awards
Germany Scholarship 2020
Nominee for the German Academic Scholarship Foundation
PIC Promotional Prizes
Exhibitions
As an Artist
«Neue Welt» Gallery, Ludwig Wuppertal, 2020
Podest, Dortmund 2023
«I Want the Old Times Back,» Nordstadtgalerie Dortmund, 2024
As a Curator
Project Supernova, Cologne, 2023
Project Supernova, Aachen, 2024
«At Home,» Project Supernova, Gallery Superraum, 2024
«I Want the Old Times Back,» Nordstadtgalerie Dortmund, 2024