Jon Rafman

Jon Rafman, born in 1981 in Montreal, Canada, is an artist, filmmaker, and essayist. His work explores the emotional, social, and existential impacts of technology on contemporary life. Rafman completed his undergraduate studies in Philosophy and Literature at McGill University and earned an MFA in Film, Video, and New Media from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Since embarking on his artistic career, Rafman's works have garnered international acclaim. He is particularly known for his online project "The Nine Eyes of Google Street View" (2009-present), where he presents a novel approach to digital photography by curating random images from Google Street View. Rafman's works delve into online communities, virtual realities, and the effects of digital media on human experience. His piece "New Age Demanded" (2011) is a significant work reflecting the influences of internet culture and the digital age. His works have been exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, and MAXXI Rome. He has also participated in major international biennials, including the 58th Venice Biennale, the 13th Lyon Biennale, and the 9th Berlin Biennale. Jon Rafman continues to live and work in Montreal. He is represented by art galleries Sprüth Magers and Seventeen.