James Kramer
b. 2005 in Aurora, Illinois
Lives and works in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Education
BFA, the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 2027
Fine Art and Communication Design
Minor in Advertising from Marquette University, 2027
Publications
Triple Magazine Issue #2 (2025)
Triple Magazine Issue #1 (2024)
Lovers, Zine project in collaboration with Slayground, Milwaukee (2024)
Unwashed, Bay View Zine Project (2024)
No Agency NYC No Erotica Issue #4 (2024)
Hysteria Magazine Issue #2 (2023)
Hysteria Magazine Issue #1 (2022)
Selected Press
Artdose Magazine Discover Triple 3 Magazine: A New Vision in Arts and Culture by Frank Juárez (2025)
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design MIAD student duo publishes issue 2 of Triple Magazine by Olivia Langby (2025)
Selected Group Exhibitions
Our Mother Ourselves, Student Perspectives on the Legacies that Shape Us, curated by Ellen Konar and Adrienne Defendi. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Milwaukee, WI. (2025)
Triple Magazine Issue 2 Release Exhibition, Underscore. Milwaukee, WI. (2025)
Infinite Play at Some Fools. Milwaukee, WI. (2025)
Magic in the Attic. Milwaukee, WI. (2025)
Originals and Echoes, Gallery at the Ave. Milwaukee, WI. (2024)
Remixing Rubbish. TIMESHARE Bayview. Milwaukee WI. (2024)
Experience
Co-Founder, Art Director, and Photo Editor at Triple 3 Magazine. (est. 2024)
Art Handling and Curatorial Intern at Hawthorn Contemporary under Jason Yi. Milwaukee, WI.
Curator and Coordinator for Wallway Gallery. Milwaukee, WI.
Graphic Design Intern at Woodland Pattern Book and Art Center. Milwaukee, WI.
Teaching Assistant for Advanced Photo & Video at The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Milwaukee, WI.
Panels and Discussions
(Upcoming) Panel participant for Our Mothers Ourselves, curated by Ellen Konar and Adrienne Defendi at Fredrick Layton Gallery, Milwaukee, organized by Kevin Miyazaki.
Curatorial Projects
Triple Magazine Issue 2 Release Exhibition, Underscore. Milwaukee, WI. (2025)
Body Body, Gray Area. Milwaukee, WI. (2025)
Zhao Qian Runny Bunny Bunny Runny, Perspectives Gallery. Milwaukee, WI. (2024)