Kagen Dunn is an artist and interdisciplinary creator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her work examines the preservation of everyday ephemera and the traces left by human interaction. She earned her BFA from the University of Texas at Arlington and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Her recent exhibitions include Intersection of Art and Industry (Toledo, OH), The Sixth Decade of UW Glass (Madison, WI), the 2023 TMA Contemporary at the Trout Museum of Art (Appleton, WI), and Telling Tales at the Wharton Esherick Museum (Malvern, PA). During her time at UW–Madison, Dunn played an integral role in glass programming and education, collaborating with Helen Lee to curate nine exhibitions, organize an academic symposium, and coordinate community outreach through Glass Madison.
Known for her thoughtful material practice and commitment to education, Dunn continues to contribute to the field as the Glass Arts Education and Partnerships Manager at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts.
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