Born in Munich in 1956, Michaela Melián is an artist and musician based in Upper Bavaria. She
studied music and art in Munich and London. From 1980–86 she co-edited
the magazine
Mode und Verzweiflung. As a musician in the band F.S.K. she
has toured Europe and the United States. Numerous recordings with F.S.K.
and others. Audiovisual projects with David Moufang (Move D) and Thomas
Meinecke. Numerous solo and group exhibitions, including Kunstwerke Berlin
(2005), Kunsthalle Baden-Baden (2004), Werkleitz Biennale, Halle (2004),
Kunstverein München, Munich (2004), Galerie im Taxispalais, Innsbruck
(2003) and
Villa Arson, Nice (2002). Recent publications include
Baden-Baden (CD/LP,
Monika Enterprise, Berlin, 2004). In 1998 and 1999 she held the post of Visiting
Professor at the Academy of Art in Munich.