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{{Short description|American-born Canadian photographer (born 1965)}}
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'''Mitch Kern''' (born 1965 New York City) is a photographer and educator who has been working in the field since the 1990s [https://auarts.ca/about-auarts/faculty-and-staff/mitch-kern Mitch Kern | Alberta University of the Arts]. He is an associate professor of photography at [[Alberta University of the Arts]] and has exhibited his work in various galleries and publications.
His work explores the themes of identity, perception, emotion and communication through portraits of people and animals. He uses digital, analog and video means to create images that challenge the viewers to question their own assumptions and biases [https://www.gallerieswest.ca/events/mitch-kern-conundrums/ Mitch Kern: Conundrums]. Instagram: @wildsuburb. http://www.mitchkern.com/
One example of his work is Conundrums, a series of photographs that depict people wearing animal masks in urban settings. The masks create a contrast between the human body and the animal face, suggesting a sense of alienation, confusion or curiosity. The masks also hide the facial expressions of the subjects, making it difficult to read their emotions or intentions.
Another example is Vicarious Nature, a series of photographs that show animals interacting with human-made objects or environments. The animals are either curious, playful or fearful of these unfamiliar elements, revealing their personalities and emotions. The photographs also raise questions about the relationship between humans and nature, and how we affect each other’s lives.


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== Early life ==
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He was born in New York City in 1965. In 1977 he moved to Los Angeles where he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts [https://www.aada.edu/ Acting School for Stage, Film & Television with Campuses in New York and Los Angeles | The American Academy of Dramatic Arts].
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'''Mitch Kern''' (born 1965, New York City) a Canadian photographer and educator. He is an associate professor of photography, administrator, and advisor at the [[Alberta University of the Arts]] in Calgary, and he has exhibited his work internationally.


His work explores themes of identity, perception, emotion, and communication through portraits of people and animals.
He played Stooky in Michael Rhodes’ Soup Man [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDvoqPivlw4 Soup Man, Show # 812 (1980) | Insight Powered by Paulist Productions], [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10482586/ "Insight" Soup Man (TV Episode 1980) - IMDb] and Marc Goldsmith in Lawrence Bassoff’s Today I am a Man… I think [https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b779ed8f3 Today I Am a Man .....I Think (1980)].


== Mid Life ==
==Early life==
Kern was born in New York City in 1965.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mitch Kern |url=https://mitchkern.com/aboutis |website=mitchkern.com |access-date=24 December 2024}}</ref> In 1977, he moved to Los Angeles with his family.<ref name="Conundrums"> {{cite web|title=Mitch Kern: Conundrums |url=https://www.gallerieswest.ca/events/mitch-kern-conundrums/ |website=gallerieswest.ca |date=January 21, 2020 |access-date=24 December 2024}}</ref> He obtained an [[Master of Fine Arts|MFA]] from [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State]].<ref name="AUA">{{cite web|title=Mitch Kern |url=https://auarts.ca/about-auarts/faculty-and-staff/mitch-kern |website=auarts.ca |access-date=24 December 2024}}</ref>
He went to Birmingham High School [[Birmingham High School]], has a bachelor of arts (BA) degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) [https://umbc.edu/ Welcome To UMBC - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County] and a masters of fine arts (MFA) degree from Penn State University [https://www.psu.edu/ Penn State University].


==Career==
He worked as a staff photographer at [[Times Mirror Company]] and [[Tribune Media]] and was a stringer for the Associated Press [https://apnews.com/ Associated Press News: Breaking News | Latest News Today], United Press international [https://www.upi.com/ Top News, Latest headlines, Latest News, World News &amp; U.S News - UPI.com] and the Washington Times [https://www.washingtontimes.com/ Washington Times - Politics, Breaking News, US and World News]. He was a photo editor at Insight Magazine [[Insight on the News]].
Kern is an associate professor of photography, administrator, and advisor at the [[Alberta University of the Arts]] in Calgary, Canada.<ref name="AUA" />


==References==
He worked as an assistant professor at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) [https://www.ucmo.edu/ University of Central Missouri UCM Among Missouri's Best Universities] and Louisiana Tech University (LTU) [https://www.latech.edu/ Louisiana Tech University]. He is currently an associate professor at Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) [https://www.auarts.ca/ Home page | Alberta University of the Arts], [https://www.auarts.ca/about-auarts/faculty-and-staff/mitch-kern Mitch Kern | Alberta University of the Arts].
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4. https://www.avenuecalgary.com/homes-real-estate/mitch-kern-wild-suburb/


5. https://macleans.ca/education/bright-idea-oversized-camera-obscura/
== Current Work ==
Kern maintains a full-time teaching career and part-time photography practice. His work is represented by Herringer Kiss Gallery [https://www.herringerkissgallery.com Contemporary Art Calgary | Herringer Kiss Gallery | Calgary]. http://www.mitchkern.com/


6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa4-rt_otSA
== References ==


7. https://www.gallerieswest.ca/events/mitch-kern-conundrums/
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* [http://www.mitchkern.com ]
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa4-rt_otSA
8. https://www.herringerkissgallery.com/mitch-kern-biography

* [http://www.artnet.com/artists/mitch-kern/ ]
==External links==
* https://web.archive.org/web/20070509071901/http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/clippings/100604.pdf
* {{official website|mitchkern.com}}
* [http://www.artnet.de/event/72519/mitch-kern--donald-lipski.html ]
* [https://auarts.ca/about-auarts/faculty-and-staff/mitch-kern Mitch Kern] at the Alberta University of the Arts
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110706164011/http://www.goodmedicine.acadnet.ca/project/?page_id=4 GOOD MEDICINE » The Team]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070509071901/http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/clippings/100604.pdf AU exhibit features Hungary as seen by photographer Mitch Kern]
* [http://www.banffcentre.ca/bnmi/news/archive/2008/good_medicine.asp{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080626092106/http://www.trianglegallery.com/exhibits/2008contemporaryphoto/index.html Triangle Gallery - 2008 Alberta Contemporary Photography]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090206114845/http://www.exposurecalgarybanff.com/ Exposure 2009 | Calgary Banff Photography Festival]
* [http://simresidency.blogspot.com/2008/09/year-month-name-country-of-origion-2005.html SÍM residency: Residents in SÍM residency since 2002 - 2008]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100707235247/http://www.arcgallery.org/exhibition_archives.aspx?Year=2005&month=2 Arc Gallery]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110525130714/http://www.ffwdweekly.com/Issues/2006/1207/film1.htm FFWDWeekly.com - December 7, 2006]
* [http://chronicle.com/free/v48/i38/38a03101.htm ]
* http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/AboriginalArtsAdministrators/message/717
* http://ethicalinvestment.eu/list_of_photographers_en.html{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-photographers
* https://web.archive.org/web/20110728042200/http://www.southernlightgallery.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=45
* http://www.brainpress.com/PDF/extn_calendar_ss_08.pdf
* [http://www.informationdelight.info/information/entry/Portrait_photography ]


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Latest revision as of 21:58, 31 December 2024

Mitch Kern (born 1965, New York City) a Canadian photographer and educator. He is an associate professor of photography, administrator, and advisor at the Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary, and he has exhibited his work internationally.

His work explores themes of identity, perception, emotion, and communication through portraits of people and animals.

Early life

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Kern was born in New York City in 1965.[1] In 1977, he moved to Los Angeles with his family.[2] He obtained an MFA from Penn State.[3]

Career

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Kern is an associate professor of photography, administrator, and advisor at the Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary, Canada.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Mitch Kern". mitchkern.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Mitch Kern: Conundrums". gallerieswest.ca. January 21, 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Mitch Kern". auarts.ca. Retrieved 24 December 2024.

4. https://www.avenuecalgary.com/homes-real-estate/mitch-kern-wild-suburb/

5. https://macleans.ca/education/bright-idea-oversized-camera-obscura/

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa4-rt_otSA

7. https://www.gallerieswest.ca/events/mitch-kern-conundrums/

8. https://www.herringerkissgallery.com/mitch-kern-biography

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