Benjamin Degen (born 1976) is an American painter based in New York City.
[1] Degen finds inspiration in classical painting, nature, and the human body.
His work often explores the relationships between groups and individuals within their urban or natural surroundings.
In a review for The Brooklyn Rail, Jonathan Beer wrote, “Degen’s technique and figurative scenes call to mind the work of Dana Schutz and George Seurat.
His work has been featured in group exhibitions at Collezione Maramotti, MoMA PS1, and The William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut.