Ian Kiaer (b. London, UK, 1971) studied at the Slade School of Art and The Royal College of Art. Recent solo exhibitions include Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Turin (2009), Kunstverein Munich (2010), Fondazione Maramotti, Milan (2011), and Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO (2012). Recent group shows include Material Intelligence, Kettle's Yard, Cambridge (2009) and the forthcoming British Art Show 7: In the Age of the Comet, Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham; traveling to the Hayward Gallery, London; Tramway London; Plymouth Arts Centre, Plymouth (2010-11). His work has also been included in the 50th Venice Biennale (2003); the 4th Berlin Biennial (2006); and the Xth Biennale de Lyon (2009). He lives and works in London.