Bio
Holding a BAFTA win for comedy writing and a degree in Contemporary Art from Leeds University, Dan Berg is an artist who blends sharp wit with bold visual narratives. His work explores modern absurdity, cultural critique and human connection through a playful yet thought-provoking lens.
Using surrealism and mixed media - from digital art to found objects, Dan creates accessible yet layered pieces that invite audiences to reflect on the world around them. His unique approach disarms viewers, sparking moments of laughter, introspection, and curiosity.
CV
Born 1986. Lives and works in London, UK.
Education
2006 - 2009: Contemporary Art Practice BA (Hons), Leeds University, UK.
Exhibtions + Other Professional Contributions
2025, Habitat, Cupola Contemporary, Sheffiled, UK (group exhibtion)
2025, Badger in the Wall Gallery, Yorkshire, UK (group exhibition)
2025, Artelfest, London, UK (group exhibtion)
2024, Here + Now, Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester (group exhibition)
2024, Autumn Salon, Candid Arts, London (group art exhibition)
2024, Basic Bloke, Geoff Norcott, Stevenage (stand-up video director)
2016-24, Co-founding of a stand-up comedy arts organisation
2015, Counterfeit Cat, Nickelodeon, Bristol (tv writing)
2014, The Midnight Beast, Warp Films, London (tv writing)
2013, Snakebites, Lime Pictures (tv writing)
2013-16, The Amazing World of Gumball, Cartoon Network (tv writing)
2011-13, PLEB Talks, alternative comedy lectures, London (theatre production)
2008 ,The If Pound Project, Arts, Leeds (solo art exhibition)
Awards & Grants
2023, Smart Grant for comedy streaming, UK
2021, Innovate Grant for comedy production, London, UK
2016, BAFTA Childrens Award for comedy writing, London, UK
2011, Ideas Tap Grant for Comedy Production, London, UK
2004, Phaidon Book Prize for Art, UK
1994, Swimming Badge (50m), Barnet Leisure Centre, UK
More Info
Dan Berg
With over a decade in the comedy industry, Dan Berg has developed a deep understanding of how to connect with audiences. He uses humour not purely to solicit laughs but as a way to disarm and engage. By slipping ideas past intellectual defences, he creates a space where messages are absorbed without feeling forced. The result is playful and thought-provoking without being preachy, and resonant without demanding to be taken seriously.
Surrealism is another key force in his practice. Just as comedy relies on the element of surprise, Berg’s work thrives on the power of juxtaposition - carefully crafted visual punchlines manifest in works unconfined to traditional art spaces.
His background in creating internet virals and guerrilla campaigns has been shaped by an insatiable need for stimulation and a notoriously short attention span. This restless energy has sharpened his ability to craft projects that hook audiences instantly, whether through bewilderment, stark imagery, or offbeat ingenuity.
Much of Berg’s work is rooted in themes drawn from contemporary life. He explores shifting attitudes towards mental health, masculinity and societal norms - often through a lens of absurdity and play. His work champions silliness not as an escape, but as an essential tool for connection, reflection and rethinking the status quo.
His practice continues to develop, with each project building on the last - expanding his ideas and refining his approach. Through humour, surrealism and a sharp awareness of today’s world, his work remains fresh, immediate and deeply engaging.
Public speaking
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Previous events include:
- The British Screen Forum, London
- The Fringe Society, Edinburgh
- PIF Worldwide, Dubai
- Pitch@Palace, London
- Vroom, Monoco
Fun fact
Sisqo sang 'Thong Song' at his own wedding.
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