Alfred Tarazi

Alfred Tarazi is a Lebanese-American artist and designer who was born in Lebanon in 1980. He is known for his interdisciplinary approach to art and design, working across a range of mediums including graphic design, sculpture, and installation.

As a graphic designer, Tarazi has worked on projects for clients such as The New York Times, the Museum of Modern Art, and Nike. He has also designed book covers for a number of prominent authors, including Jhumpa Lahiri and Dave Eggers.

In his fine art practice, Tarazi creates installations and sculptures that incorporate found objects, text, and photographic imagery. His work often addresses political and social issues, such as the legacy of colonialism and the impact of war and displacement.

Tarazi's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States and internationally, including the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, and the Sharjah Biennial in the United Arab Emirates. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Smithsonian Institution National Design Award in 2006.