Karin Sander

Karin Sander is a German contemporary artist known for her minimalist, conceptually-driven works that challenge traditional notions of art and representation. She was born in Bensberg, Germany in 1957 and studied at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Stuttgart and the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf.

Sander's work often explores the relationship between objects, space, and perception, using a variety of media, including photography, sculpture, and installation art. She is known for her use of simple, everyday materials and her interest in the ways in which context and presentation can affect the meaning and interpretation of an artwork.

One of Sander's most well-known works is "Erased K-1 Form," in which she used an eraser to remove all of the information from a U.S. government form, leaving only the faintest traces of the original text. This work exemplifies her interest in the idea of "erasure" as a means of challenging conventional modes of representation.

Sander's work has been exhibited widely in Germany and internationally, with solo exhibitions at institutions such as the Kunsthaus Bregenz in Austria and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. She has also been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Villa Massimo Prize in 1991 and the Cologne Fine Art Award in 2003.