Karen Lofgren facts for kids

Karen Lofgren (born 1976 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian artist. She creates many different kinds of art.

Karen Lofgren studied art at a special school called CalArts. There, she earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. This is a high-level degree for artists.

What Kind of Art Does She Make?

Karen Lofgren's art includes several types of creative work. She makes installations, which are artworks designed for a specific space. Viewers can often walk through or around these pieces. She also creates site-specific projects. This means the art is made especially for a particular place, like a park or a building. Her work also includes video and sound art.

Where Has She Worked?

Karen Lofgren has been an artist-in-residence at different places. This means she was invited to live and work at a college or art center for a period. She was an artist-in-residence at Pitzer College in 2009. She also worked at the Vancouver Biennale in 2014. The Vancouver Biennale is a big art event that happens every two years.

Where Has Her Art Been Shown?

Karen Lofgren has had many solo exhibitions. A solo exhibition means that only her art is shown in the gallery. Her art has been displayed at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena, California. It has also been shown at Royale Projects Contemporary Art in Palm Desert, California. Another place her art was shown is Machine Project in Los Angeles.