Karen Knorr
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Karen Knorr, a prominent figure in contemporary photography, has distinguished herself through a critical exploration of the “politics of representation.” Born in Germany, she grew up in Puerto Rico before pursuing her studies in Paris and London, where she interacted with artists such as Olivier Richon and Mitra Tabrizian. Her photographic work, combining visual and textual strategies, addresses a wide range of themes, from family to the animal world, often within a museum context.
Through her iconic series on gentlemen’s clubs and aristocratic residences, she explores and critiques British society and its cultural traditions. As an international educator, Knorr maintains an ongoing dialogue with feminism, conceptual art, and animal studies, thus enriching contemporary photography.