LUMAS VOICES:
MICHELIN-STARRED TV CHEF ALEXANDER HERRMANN

For more than 30 years, Herrmann has shaped the culinary world—guided by an instinct for the moment when craft becomes art. “Technique is the foundation. But that final touch—the personal, the special—makes the difference.” It is a philosophy that defines not only his cuisine, but also his taste in art.

Szymon Brodziak’s Parcel captivates him with timeless femininity and an enigmatic allure. Completely different, yet just as moving, is Slender O’Kenoshi: a pink stormtrooper that evokes childhood memories of Star Wars while exuding unexpected tenderness—for Herrmann, a symbol of daring to embrace the unexpected.

Matthew Cusick’s Ocean Storm enchants him with its balance of technical mastery and artistic vision, unfolding a hypnotic depth. That fascination reaches its peak in the works of Wolfgang Uhlig, whose images draw him in with irresistible clarity, calm, and depth: “Unbelievably beautiful— this is my world.” For Herrmann, true art awakens longing. Or, as a motto in his restaurant puts it: “Fuck Normal. I want Magic.”