Self Portrait (Misty Morning)
Sun Capital Office
Alex Israel (b. 1982) is an American multi-media artist, writer, and designer who pursues themes of fame and the American Dream in his work. His interest in pop culture and mainstream engagement have led to collaborations with Bret Easton Ellis, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa, and Snapchat. He has also launched his own line of streetwear, Infrathin Apparel.
“Los Angeles artist Alex Israel’s practice explores the iconography of his hometown, the Hollywood film industry, and the cult of celebrity, embracing its clichés and styles, and posits Los Angeles as central to an understanding of American culture and the American dream. In his paintings, sculptures and installations – including also elements from talk shows and performance art – he conveys, transforms and comments on this city’s mythology and aesthetic.”
Almine Rech: Alex Israel
