Karsten Lund has been working in the field of contemporary art curation for several years. At The Renaissance Society, Karsten collaborates with the director and team to develop exhibitions featuring contemporary artists. Prior to this, Karsten worked as a Curatorial Assistant at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, assisting with large-scale exhibitions and solo shows. During their time at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Karsten conducted research on the permanent collection and authored numerous texts on specific artists. Karsten holds a BA in Studio Art and Creative Writing from Hamilton College and a MA in the Humanities from the University of Chicago.
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The Renaissance Society at The University of Chicago
Founded in 1915, the "Ren" is a non-collecting museum of contemporary art that renowned program of international exhibitions and new music. The Renaissance Society is at its core a space of possibility. For artists, we offer an unfettered platform for bold experimentation. Our work with artists frequently results in newly commissioned art, and these presentations in our gallery at the University of Chicago spur further scholarly and creative reflections in our publications and public programs. For visitors, we offer intimate opportunities to engage deeply with art and artists who provide critical responses to our present moment. All exhibitions and events are free to attend. Visitors to the Ren find a uniquely intimate platform for encountering artistic expressions that give form to, challenge, and complicate currents in contemporary thought. Events—including artist talks, lectures, screenings, concerts, readings, and more—offer further opportunities for discovery and discussion. We maintain robust archives, which can be accessed by all visitors, art historians, students, and other institutions by making an appointment.