Press Release

Frankfurt am Main, August 1, 2025 – Mike Kuhlmann is widely regarded as a creative phenomenon, extending far beyond the art scene. His works combine artistic expression with social engagement. Through projects such as the Liebesbilder (Love Paintings), the Längstes Kinderbild der Welt (Longest Children’s Painting in the World), the initiative Frankfurt teilt (Frankfurt Shares), or the Deutsche Baum Mark (German Tree Mark)—an artistic reflection on values—he generates powerful momentum for social cohesion and sustainable change.

“With Mike Kuhlmann, we are gaining a visionary creator whose creative diversity and passionate commitment to solidarity and participation will enrich our foundation’s work,” explains Ali Taşbaşı, Executive Director of the Sir Peter Ustinov Foundation.

By appointing Mike Kuhlmann, the foundation reinforces its commitment to deepening the dialogue between art, society, and philanthropic engagement while setting new impulses for its strategic direction.

Press Contact:
Dr. Petra Bormann
Head of Projects and Funding
Sir Peter Ustinov Foundation
Phone: +49 69 272 21 74 12
Email: pb@ustinov.org

About the Sir Peter Ustinov Foundation in Frankfurt:
The Sir Peter Ustinov Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, based in Frankfurt am Main. It was founded in 1999 by Sir Peter Ustinov and his son Igor Ustinov. The foundation’s mission is to provide children and young people worldwide with better life prospects by granting them access to education and creative means of expression.

Through its initiatives, the foundation fosters the personal development of young people, inspires them to take responsibility for their own lives, and creates opportunities for a self-determined future—regardless of background, religion, or social status.