Biography
Ryan Trecartin is a pioneering figure in contemporary art whose most recent exhibition, It Waives Back, at Prada Aoyama Tokyo, marked his first major solo show in Asia. The immersive installation, created with long-time collaborator Lizzie Fitch, reworks footage from their Whether Line series to explore themes of personal territory, shifting identities, and the spectacle of the self in transformation. In parallel, Trecartin recently joined the roster at Morán Morán gallery, with a solo exhibition scheduled in Los Angeles for 2025, and continues to be represented by Sprüth Magers.
Known for his radically experimental approach to video, Trecartin's work blends hyper-saturated visuals, layered soundtracks, and disjointed, surreal dialogue to capture the rhythms and anxieties of a screen-dominated world. His early breakthrough works such as A Family Finds Entertainment and I-Be Area remain touchstones for the aesthetics of the YouTube generation, collapsing distinctions between reality TV, social media, and performance art.
Trecartin's collaborative practice with Lizzie Fitch has extended into the creation of “sculptural theaters"—immersive, chaotic environments that envelop viewers in a blend of narrative and installation. Their critically acclaimed projects, including the Any Ever series, have been exhibited at major institutions including the Venice Biennale, MoMA PS1, and the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris.
Collectors value Trecartin's work for its sharp social commentary and ability to anticipate cultural shifts, making him one of the most influential voices of his generation. His art speaks directly to the art market's growing interest in digital identity, media saturation, and post-internet aesthetics.
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