Kim Beck

Kim Beck
Born1970 (age 53–54)
U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationRhode Island School of Design, Brandeis University
Occupation(s)Artist, Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon School of Art
Notable workA Field Guide to Weeds, Space Available, A Flock of Signs
AwardsSharpe Foundation, MacDowell Colony; Yaddo; Ars Electronica; Heinz Endowments; International Studio & Curatorial Program
Websiteidealcities.com

Kim Beck (born 1970, Colorado) is an American artist living and working in New York City and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] Beck works in drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, printmaking and multimedia, focusing her attention on subjects that might otherwise be overlooked. She is especially known for her artist's books and public artworks dealing with the subject of environment and landscape.

Beck's work has been reviewed by media such as Artforum,[2] Art in America,[3] Hyperallergic,[4] KQED,[5] The New York Times,[6] and The Village Voice.[7]

  1. ^ "Space Available – High Line Art". Art.thehighline.org. March 4, 2011. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
  2. ^ "High Line Art: Kim Beck, Space Available – artforum.com / video". Artforum.com. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
  3. ^ Larkins, Zoe (March 1, 2011). "Kim Beck Riffs on Meatpacking Ads With Empty Signs – News – Art in America". Artinamericamagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
  4. ^ "At Pulse Miami Beach, Plants, Plants Everywhere". Hyperallergic.com. December 2, 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
  5. ^ ...'s MenuOpen (May 29, 2016). "Watch Full Episodes Online of The Art Assignment on PBS | Surface Test – Kim Beck". Pbs.org. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
  6. ^ Johnson, Ken (18 August 2011). "Sculptural Surprises Grace the Streets". The New York Times.
  7. ^ Doll, Jen (October 10, 2011). "Skywriting Freaking People Out Yesterday Was Just Art". Village Voice. Retrieved 2016-09-21.