Biography

Artie Vierkant, born in 1986, is an American digital artist recognized for his innovative contributions to the Post-Internet art movement. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Vierkant explores the intersection of digital media and physical art through his renowned Image Objects series. This series challenges traditional notions of art by manipulating digital images and presenting them as physical objects, thus blurring the lines between the virtual and the tangible. Vierkant's work is characterized by its engagement with contemporary digital culture, reflecting on how the ubiquity of the internet and digital technologies influences art and society. His approach often involves recontextualizing digital imagery, questioning the authenticity and permanence of art in the digital age. Vierkant's practice has garnered attention for its conceptual depth and its ability to provoke discussions about the evolving nature of art in the 21st century. Collectors and art enthusiasts are drawn to Vierkant's work for its forward-thinking perspective and its ability to capture the zeitgeist of the digital era. His contributions to digital art and his role in the Post-Internet movement have solidified his position as a significant figure in contemporary art.