Born 1969, New York, New York
Lives and works in Brooklyn, New York
EDUCATION
1991, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, D.C., B.F.A.
1999, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, M.F.A. Sculpture
Tara Donovan creates large-scale installations and sculptures made from everyday objects. Known for her commitment to process, she has earned acclaim for her ability to discover the inherent physical characteristics of an object and transform it into art. Donovans many accolades include the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Genius Award (2008); and first annual Calder Prize (2005), among others. For over a decade, numerous museums have mounted solo exhibitions of Donovans work including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (2007-2008), UCLA Hammer Museum (2004), and Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. (1999-2000). Donovans first European presentation is currently on view at the Arp Museum Bahnhof, Rolandseck, Remagen, Germany, an exhibition that originated this past year at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark