Hi there, I’m RJ Rushmore. If you’re here, you might want to know…
What other people think about me:
“One of the most respected critics of street and graffiti art in the world.”
“Petty criminal.”
Why I do what I do:
The world should be filled with thrilling moments.
How I contribute:
As a serial founder (Artwrld, Vandalog, The L.I.S.A. Project NYC, and LMNL Gallery) and advisor, I facilitate cultural projects that ask people to see the world through a fresh lens. I partner with artists to take their work from concept to reality by bringing structures, processes, and a practical but forward-thinking mindset to the beautiful chaos of new ideas. I also consult with organizations and companies, lending my expertise on public art and public space.
Some things I’ve done:
I have been a writer, curator, photographer, and arts administrator since 2008, focusing on street art, graffiti, and public art. I founded the street art blog Vandalog and have worked at public art organizations including The L.I.S.A. Project NYC, Mural Arts Philadelphia, and Creative Time. In 2021, I co-founded the digital art marketplace Artwrld alongside Nato Thompson, Walid Raad, and Josh Goldblum. Curatorial projects include the exhibition Masked Vigilantes on Silent Motorbikes at Poster House, the We The People mural series for Mural Arts Philadelphia, and the culture jamming campaign Art in Ad Places. In addition to authoring and editing three books, I have contributed to publications including Juxtapoz, Hyperallergic, and Inside Higher Ed. Speaking opportunities have led to events across the United States and Europe, including the Creative Time Summit, NYCxDESIGN, and Nuart. My expertise has been cited, and my projects highlighted, in publications including Artforum, CNN, The Economist, Hyperallergic, The New York Times, and PAPER.
Some things I’m doing:
Lately, I have been writing for The Philadelphia Citizen and developing public art projects.
How We Can Work Together:
I love facilitating public art projects, building private collections, producing digital art collections for talented artists, curating for museums, writing for artists or news outlets, and helping art-centered businesses get off the ground. Let’s connect about writing, curating, collecting, and all things public art.
Where I’m active:
You can find me on Instagram for life and LinkedIn for business.