Tim Van Laar

Tim van Laar is a Detroit visual artist and writer who exhibits his artwork nationally and internationally, including solo exhibitions in Germany, the UK, and The Netherlands. He has written numerous reviews and essays and co-authored four books, including Artworld Prestige: Arguing Cultural Value (Oxford), and Shiny Things: Reflective Surfaces and Their Mixed Meanings (Intellect). His creative activities have been supported by institutions such as Fulbright, Yaddo, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and The Henry Luce Foundation. He received his MFA from Wayne State University and is Professor of Art Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.