Collection: American Artist

American Artist, born in Altadena, California, in 1989, is a contemporary artist whose practice encompasses new media, video, installation, and writing. In 2013, they legally changed their name to American Artist, a deliberate act to re-contextualize the term and embody its meaning while adopting an anonymous identity.

Artist's work explores themes of blackness, being, and resistance within the context of networked virtual life. This focus informs their engagement with digital platforms and their critical examination of identity in contemporary society.

American Artist was named a Guggenheim Fellow on April 14, 2026.