Based in Berlin, Niklas Coskan represents a bold, narrative-driven approach, defined by a sharp sense of humour, a love for the strange and unconventional, and a clearly recognisable visual voice.

His work is rooted in storytelling that feels both deliberate and playful. With a background in directing, art direction, and illustration, he approaches each project holistically – combining cinematic thinking with graphic precision and a strong sense for rhythm and atmosphere. He graduated from the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) in 2014 with a degree in Visual Communication, specialising in film and illustration, and has worked across disciplines ever since.

Alongside his work as a director, Coskan maintains an independent artistic practice. Influenced by subculture, horror films, skateboarding, and punk music, he translates these references into a raw, tactile visual language. His work spans different materials and forms, developing its own presence while directly informing the... more