Michael Rakowitz

Michael Rakowitz
مايكل راكويتز
Born (1973-10-22) 22 October 1973
Long Island, New York
NationalityIraqi-American
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology
State University of New York at Purchase
Websitewww.michaelrakowitz.com

Michael Rakowitz (Arabic: مايكل راكويتز; born 22 October 1973 in Long Island, New York) is an Iraqi-American artist living and working in Chicago. He is best known for his conceptual art shown in non-gallery contexts.

Rakowitz is Professor of Art Theory and Practice at Northwestern University, and is represented by Rhona Hoffman Gallery, Chicago; Jane Lombard Gallery, New York; Barbara Wien Galerie, Berlin; and Green Art Gallery, Dubai. He lives and works in Chicago.