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. (2023)

Selected Group Exhibitions

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.

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.

Curatorial Projects

Clients and Collaborations

UNIF

Forbidden Fruits

Slayground MKE

Writing

Marsha Mack's ‘Growth Edge’ exhibition review for Hawthorn Contemporary, Milwaukee, WI. (2025)