Taryn Simon
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Female
Birthday
1975-02-04 (50 years old)
Place of Birth
New York
Taryn Simon
Biography
Taryn Simon directs our attention to familiar systems of organization—bloodlines, criminal investigations, flower arrangements—making visible the contours of power and authority hidden within. Incorporating mediums ranging from photography and sculpture to text, sound, and performance, each of her projects is shaped by years of rigorous research and planning, including obtaining access from institutions as varied as the US Department of Homeland Security and Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Known For
Acting
(2015)
Mistress America
as Pregnant Book Club Member
(2012)
Cutaways
as Herself
Crew
(2012)
Cutaways
Director