Iven Yorick
Fenker
Iven Yorick Fenker, born in 1994, grew up in the Harz region of Germany, an area once divided by the inner-German border and often the setting for his writing. His work explores themes of masculinity, fascism, football, and love. He is currently studying at the German Institute for Literature Leipzig and works as a writer, filmmaker, and journalist, contributing to outlets such as DIE ZEIT in Berlin. His text Dornen Donner Stoßgebet was nominated for the “Wortmeldungen Förderpreis” award. His film die kastanie was screened at several festivals and won the Youth Jury Prize at the Vienna Shorts in 2025.
As part of the ON THE ROAD project, Iven Yorick Fenker and Sonali Beher traveled across the United States in the fall of 2025. Throughout their journey, they shared regular updates in the form of notes, in-depth texts, and visual content documenting their experiences.
