Benjamin Kaplan is a post-disciplinary artist living and working in St. Louis. Kaplan is known for his narrative-driven work that transcends boundaries and genre.

He is most known for Documentia, an exhibition that explores the dementia mind at the Kranzberg Gallery; Living Like Kings: The Unexpected Collision of Chess and Hip Hop at the World Chess Gall of Fame; Midsummer Night’s Dream, a collaboration with STL Shakespeare; and Currents, a light and sound installation in collaboration with sculptor Jill Downen at Center of Creative Arts (COCA).

Beyond his visual endeavors, Kaplan is a member of the experimental fusion ensemble, Hasty Drinks the Tiger’s Head, and PEARLY, a songwriting collaboration with his 16-year-old, Jo.

Additionally, Kaplan is the founder and creative director of House of Blonsky, a modern Jewish design lab harmonizing tradition and contemporary aesthetics.

email   ben (at) kaplanstudio (dot) co
phone  314.369.6567

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