American-German artist Chris Kippenberger is interested in exploring the lliminal space at the edge of human ability, tracing the narratives that separate surreal triumph from profound upset. Here he talks about his ongoing project Kart Kids:

"Life is war and losing starts with second place. People aren’t watching The Sopranos week by week and talking about it with their friends the day after it airs anymore. They’re sitting around in their underwear all day binge-watching whatever Netflix recommends. A few hours, a day or two, and they’re done. There’s no reason to stick around, no reason to wait and see what’s next. 

"Kart Kids, at its core, chronicles the high-stakes world of German go-kart racing. Karting has been the breeding ground for countless Formula 1 greats throughout the years—whether it's the result of natural talent, dedicated mentorship, or skillful deception, this is where careers are made and broken.

"This a project that I’ve been shooting for ten years now. It takes disposable media and reverses it. It’s an extended study not only of racing, but of its personalities and what comes next—regardless of what that may entail."