Burkhart, Kathe, 1958-

Kathe Burkhart (1958- ) is an American multi-disciplined artist, writer, professor, and graphic designer. Burkhart received her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of Arts, Valencia. Her artwork utilizes various techniques including collage, painting, digital media, photography, video recordings, and sculpture. Her visual works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally, and frequently engage with themes such as gender roles, sexual politics, feminine dominance, and celebrity. The Liz Taylor Series, which Burkhart began in 1982, is one of her better known projects. Burkhart's writing takes multiple forms including novels, poetry, art reviews, and short stories. Burkhart has also taught courses in art, critical theory, and feminist theory at New York University and other institutions.