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Monika Taffet
Monika Taffet (born January 13, 1968) is a German painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks. She was born in Neumarkt am Mieresch, Transylvania. Taffet attended the Art Gymnasium in Neumarkt am Mieresch from 1978 to 1986. During this time, she received national prizes for painting and textile in Bucharest, Romania, in 1983 and Iasi, Romania, in 1984. In 1986, Taffet relocated to the Federal Republic of Germany. She graduated from high school in Bavaria in 1989 and went on to study Fine Arts and Painting at the Hochschule der Künste (University of Fine Arts) Berlin with Prof. Dietmar Lemcke from 1989 to 1996. In 1992, she received an Erasmus Scholarship in Paris, France. Taffet became a master student in 1996.

From 1997 to 2002, Taffet studied Art Education at the Universität der Künste (University of Fine Arts) Berlin with Prof. Klaus Fußmann, while also studying Biology at the Technical University of Berlin. In 2001/2002, she was the recipient of the Dorothea Konwiarz Foundation Scholarship and was a guest at the International Artists’ Colony in Gyergyószárhegy, Transylvania/Romania.

Taffet’s career includes numerous exhibitions and accolades. She has been a member of various art associations and has exhibited her work extensively across Germany and internationally. Notable exhibitions include solo shows at prestigious galleries such as Gallery Epikur in Wuppertal and Arttrade Messerschmidt in Flensburg. Additionally, her work has been featured in art fairs such as Art Karlsruhe and Art.Fair Cologne.

Taffet’s paintings are held in public collections, including the Sparkasse Wuppertal, the Collection HURRLE at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Durbach, Germany, and the Collection Block in Hamburg, among others.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Taffet has collaborated with various art organizations and galleries, including Kunsthaus ARTES in Hannover and Ars Mundi in Hannover. She is also a member of the Rainforest Art Foundation Europe in collaboration with Gallery Wild in Zurich and presents her artworks on the famous online gallery, Singulart.

Taffet’s work is characterized by its exploration of nature and landscapes, often depicted with vivid colors and dynamic spatulawork. She continues to be an active and influential figure in the contemporary art scene, with her paintings captivating audiences worldwide.

You can find her entire CV on her website: https://monikataffet.com/cv