BIO

Currently residing in Upstate New York, Christian graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2020 with a degree in Sociology as well as a BFA. Inspired by the study of sociology, the history of painting, and contemporary philosophy, Christian’s work aims to reflect the broader narratives, aesthetics, and phenomenon our current digital age appears to be enveloping us ever deeper within.

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Education

2020, Bachelors in Fine Art, Sociology, University of Minnesota

2015, Associates in the Arts, Central Lakes College

Exhibitions

2020, Starpower, Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Minneapolis

2020, I’m so close to loving you, Online BFA Exhibition

2020, Cloud Data, Regis Center for Arts, Minneapolis

2019, Collective (In)Action, Memorial Union Gallery, North Dakota State University

2019, Trash The Garden, Vine Arts Center, Minneapolis

2019, Thaw, New Rules, Minneapolis

Residencies

2019, Artist Residency, Center for Periphery, Bavaria, Germany

2019, Artist Residency, Rafter, Minneapolis

Publications

2020, Art Disconent, https://art-discontent.com/art/christian-hastad

2020, InStudio, Spring 2020

2020, THE TOWER Art and Literary Magazine