Julian Schnabel (b. 1951) is an American painter and filmmaker. He is known for his multidisciplinary body of work that extends beyond painting to include sculpture, film, architecture, and design. His use of preexisting materials not traditionally used in artmaking, varied painting surfaces, and unconventional modes of construction were pivotal in the reemergence of painting in the United States, positioning him as a vanguard among artists of his generation. Appropriating media and referents from the past and present, Schnabel has maintained an innovative practice, never restricting himself to an established style.
