Born 1981, Montreal, Canada. Lives in Montreal, Canada.
The films, sculptures and images of Jon Rafman explore the digital world and its emotional and existential effects on contemporary life. Often interested in exploring community online, his work is equally involved with a perceived and wide reaching loneliness through digital interaction. Both historian and anthropologist, Rafman archives as much as he creates, creating a deep and prescient practice out of his roaming subjectivity.
His recent solo shows include ɐɹqɐpɥǝʞ ɐɹʌɐ at Neon Parc, Brunswick, Melbourne (2023); Jon Rafman at Neon Parc, Melbourne (2023); Minor Daemon at 180 The Strand, London (2023); Counterfeit Poast at Sprüth Magers, Berlin (2022); and Ɛցɾҽցօɾҽʂ and Grimoires at Schinkel Pavillon, Berlin (2022).
His works are part of the permanent collections of several institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York City; Musée des beaux‐arts de Montréal; Banque Nationale, Montréals; the Burger Collection, Hong Kong; the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; and MACRO|Museo d'arte Contemporanea Roma.