Julien Bismuth

Julien Bismuth is a French artist based in New York City, known for his multimedia work that incorporates elements of sculpture, installation, video, and performance. He was born in Paris and studied art at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the School of Visual Arts in New York.

Bismuth's work is characterized by its exploration of language and communication, as well as its engagement with the history of art and the avant-garde. He often uses language as a material, exploring its visual and poetic possibilities through a range of media. His installations and sculptures often incorporate found objects and images, creating unexpected juxtapositions and connections.

Bismuth has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the world, including the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. He has also been a resident artist at several prestigious institutions, including the American Academy in Rome and the Centre National des Arts Plastiques in Paris.

In addition to his artistic practice, Bismuth is also a writer and has published several books and essays on contemporary art and culture. 

Bismuth has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including a fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts in 2009 and the Prix de Rome in 2013.