Benjamin Degen

Benjamin Degen is a Lecturer in the Department of Painting and Drawing at Purchase College's School of Art+Design. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1976, he earned a BFA from The Cooper Union in 1998 and maintains an active studio practice alongside teaching.

• Education: BFA, Cooper Union (1998)

Degen's artistic practice centers on painting and drawing, with exhibitions such as 'In Waves' (Susan Inglett Gallery), 'Inner Landscapes' (Galleria Anna Marra), and 'Painting as a Radical Form' (Collezione Maramotti) highlighting his exploration of contemporary visual narratives. His work is held in prestigious collections including the Museum of Modern Art (NYC) and The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum.

Teaching Career: He has lectured and taught at institutions including The Cooper Union, Rhode Island School of Design, Yale University School of Art, Brooklyn College, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.