Cosima von Bonin

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Cosima von Bonin
Birth name Cosima Bonin
Born 1962
Mombasa, Kenya
Nationality German
Alma mater Hamburg Academy

Cosima von Bonin (born 1962) is a German contemporary artist.[1] von Bonin's practive features the use of sculptures, textiles, sound, film and performances.[2]

Biography

Cosima von Bonin was born in Mombasa, Kenya and spent her childhood in Kenya. Although she has not revealed details about her upbringing, her experiences in Africa may have been the inspiration for one of her future exhibitions, Ein Löwe im Bonsaiwald (Lion in a Bonsai Forest), in Cologne (1997). von Bonin graduated from the Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg (University of Fine Arts in Hamburg), and while still a student, presented her first work with Josef Strau in 1990.

One of the focuses of von Bonin's artistic works is to draw links between works of art and the world of fashion, music and architecture. Her creations frequently include collaboration with other artists for collective activities, including parties, DJ sets, music performances and audio and video exhibitions, effectively making them of an ephemeral nature.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Grosenick, Uta, ed. (2001). Women artists: in the 20th and 21st century. Köln [etc.]: Taschen. ISBN 3-8228-5854-4. 
  2. ↑ "Cosima von Bonin: The Juxtaposition of Nothings". Petzel Gallery. Retrieved 1 February 2014. 
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