Susan Philipsz
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Susan Philipsz (born 1965 in Glasgow) is a Scottish artist, she lives and works in Berlin. Originally a sculptor, she is best known for her sound installations. She studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee from 1989–1993 and then at the University of Ulster in Belfast in 1993-1994. She was a Director of Catalyst Arts in Belfast for several years. Philipsz is represented by Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in New York, Ellen de Bruijne Projects in Amsterdam and Isabella Bortolozzi Galerie, Berlin.
Exhibitions
- Melbourne International Biennial, 1999,
- Manifesta 3, Ljubljana, 2000,
- Tirana Biennial, 2001,
- Triennal of British Art, Tate Britain, 2003,
- 16th Biennale of Sydney, 2008,
- solo exhibition, Institute of Contemporary Arts, 2008,
- 55th Carnegie International, 2009,
- sound installation, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, 2011.
Awards
- 2003, the Beck's Futures award (only nomination)
- 2010, Turner Prize
