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Ben worked as a Graphic Pre-Pressman from 1994-1999, completed a BFA from the Tasmanian School of Art, University of Tasmania, in 2004, an Honours with First Class Honours in 2005 and is has recently submitted an MFA for examination, also from the TSA. His solo exhibitions include: First We Take Paris, then We Take the World (Devonport Regional Gallery - Solo Commission 2007), Tasmania: Explore the Possibilties (INFLIGHT, 2007), Common Ground (BUS Gallery, Melbourne, 2006) and A.K.A. (CRITERION@Amulet, 2005). Ben has also been involved in numerous group shows including Eg. (Plimsoll Gallery, 2007), ...text me (DRG, 2006) and the Melbourne Stencil Festivals since 2005. He has received both public and private commissions including an Art For Public Buildings Scheme commission at Springvale Hostel, Newtown (2005).
Ben (a.k.a Jamin) is also a founding member of the 'Die Laughing Collective' (Dissent Disrupt Desert, Hobart 2004, Die Laughing, Melbourne 2005, May's, Sydney 2006).
Ben Kluss joined the board of INFLIGHT Gallery in July 2005 and is the current Chair. He is represented by Criterion Gallery in Hobart.