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Rachel Ara
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Rachel Ara at the Courtauld Institute of Art (2018)
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| Born | 1965 |
| Education | Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Known for | Conceptual art, Data art, Digital art, Contemporary art |
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This Much I'm Worth |
| Awards | Burston award; Lumen Prize artist; Aesthetica Art Prize (2016) |
Rachel Ara (born in 1965 on the island of Jersey) is a British artist. She lives in London. Rachel makes modern art, often using ideas and information (data) in her work. She is known for her unique approach to conceptual and data art.
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Who is Rachel Ara?
Before becoming an artist, Rachel Ara was a computer programmer. This background helps her create art using technology and data. She later decided to study Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. This is a very well-known art school.
Rachel is now a member of important art groups. These include the Royal West of England Academy. She is also part of the Royal Society of Sculptors. These groups recognize her as a talented artist.
Where Her Art Has Been Shown
Rachel Ara's art has been shown in many famous places. In London, her work has been seen at the Barbican Centre and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Her art has also traveled around the world. It has been shown in Seoul, South Korea, and Vienna, Austria.
Rachel is very interested in how we protect our personal information. This is called data protection. She often explores this idea in her artworks. She also gives talks about her art, for example, at the London Design Festival.
Her Art Education
Rachel Ara studied for her art degree at Goldsmiths. While she was there, she won a special prize. It was called the Neville Burston Award. This award was given to the most outstanding student.
Cool Art Exhibitions
Rachel Ara's art has been part of many exciting shows. Here are a few examples:
- Vertiginous Data: This show was at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, South Korea. It ran from March to July 2019.
- Uncanny Values – Artificial Intelligence and You: This exhibition was part of the Vienna Biennale in Austria. It explored how AI affects us. It was open from May to October 2019.
- London Design Week: Rachel's work was shown at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. This event took place in October 2019.
Art in Collections
Some of Rachel Ara's art is kept in important collections. For example, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London owns some of her pieces. This includes her "mixed reality nuns." These were created when she was an artist in residence at the V&A.
