Dan Colen
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Daniel Colen is an artist based in New York. His work consists of painted sculpture
s appropriating low-cultural ephemera, graffiti-inspired paintings of text executed in paint, and installations.
, Colen graduated with a BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design
in 2001.
, Gagosian Gallery
(2006) and Barbara Gladstone Gallery in New York, and Peres Projects in Berlin
. He has shown work internationally in many exhibitions including “Potty Mouth, Potty War, Pot Roast, Pot is a Reality Kick” at Gagosian Gallery
in New York, “USA Today” at the Royal Academy of Arts in London
, the 2006 Whitney Biennial
in New York, “Fantastic Politics” at the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo
and “No Me” at Peres Projects in Berlin
. In 2011 he had a solo show at the Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo, Norway. He is represented by Gagosian Gallery, New York & by Massimo de Carolo, Rome, Italy.
In ‘Secrets and Cymbals, Smoke and Scissors: My Friend Dash’s Wall in the Future’ (2004), Colen built an exact replica of a section of poster, photo and flyer-covered wall from friend Dash Snow
's apartment. Each piece of visual material was hand-made and attached to a Styrofoam copy of the wall.
His works are held in the collection of the Saatchi Gallery
.
.
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
s appropriating low-cultural ephemera, graffiti-inspired paintings of text executed in paint, and installations.
Education
Born and raised in Leonia, New JerseyLeonia, New Jersey
Leonia is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,937. It is located near the western approach to the George Washington Bridge....
, Colen graduated with a BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a fine arts and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1877. Located at the base of College Hill, the RISD campus is contiguous with the Brown University campus. The two institutions share social, academic, and community resources and...
in 2001.
Work
Colen’s work has been exhibited at galleries including Deitch ProjectsDeitch Projects
Deitch Projects was a contemporary art gallery in New York City founded by Jeffrey Deitch.-History:Since opening with a performance by Vanessa Beecroft in February 1996, the gallery has presented nearly one hundred and eighteen solo exhibitions and projects, ten thematic exhibitions, and a few...
, Gagosian Gallery
Gagosian Gallery
Gagosian Gallery is a contemporary art gallery owned and directed by Larry Gagosian. There are currently eleven gallery spaces: three in New York; two in London; one in each of Beverly Hills, Rome, Athens, Paris, Geneva, Hong Kong and Moscow.-1980s:...
(2006) and Barbara Gladstone Gallery in New York, and Peres Projects in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
. He has shown work internationally in many exhibitions including “Potty Mouth, Potty War, Pot Roast, Pot is a Reality Kick” at Gagosian Gallery
Gagosian Gallery
Gagosian Gallery is a contemporary art gallery owned and directed by Larry Gagosian. There are currently eleven gallery spaces: three in New York; two in London; one in each of Beverly Hills, Rome, Athens, Paris, Geneva, Hong Kong and Moscow.-1980s:...
in New York, “USA Today” at the Royal Academy of Arts in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, the 2006 Whitney Biennial
Whitney Biennial
The Whitney Biennial is a biennale exhibition of contemporary American art, typically by young and lesser known artists, on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, USA. The event began as an annual exhibition in 1932, the first biennial was in 1973...
in New York, “Fantastic Politics” at the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
and “No Me” at Peres Projects in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
. In 2011 he had a solo show at the Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo, Norway. He is represented by Gagosian Gallery, New York & by Massimo de Carolo, Rome, Italy.
In ‘Secrets and Cymbals, Smoke and Scissors: My Friend Dash’s Wall in the Future’ (2004), Colen built an exact replica of a section of poster, photo and flyer-covered wall from friend Dash Snow
Dash Snow
Dashiel "Dash" Snow was an American artist, based in New York.-Life:Dashiel A. Snow was born in 1981, the son of Taya Thurman and Christopher Snow...
's apartment. Each piece of visual material was hand-made and attached to a Styrofoam copy of the wall.
His works are held in the collection of the Saatchi Gallery
Saatchi Gallery
The Saatchi Gallery is a London gallery for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985 in order to exhibit his collection to the public. It has occupied different premises, first in North London, then the South Bank by the River Thames and currently in Chelsea. Saatchi's collection, and...
.
Family
His father, Sy Colen, a wood and clay sculptor, was a participant in the 2006 reality TV show ArtstarArtstar
Artstar is an unscripted reality television series set in the New York art world, considered to be the first in the visual arts. Selected from an open call of over 400 applicants, eight artists participate in a group exhibition at Deitch Projects with the opportunity for a solo exhibition as well...
.