PETER BURR

Peter Burr is an artist from Brooklyn, NY. His practice often engages with the tools of the video game industry in the form of immersive cinematic artworks. These pieces have been presented internationally by various institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Barbican Centre, Documenta 14, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Previously, Burr worked under the alias Hooliganship and founded the video label Cartune Xprez, through which he produced hundreds of live multimedia exhibitions and touring programs showcasing a multi-generational group of artists at the forefront of experimental animation. His practice has been recognized through grants and awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Creative Capital Grant, and a Sundance New Frontier Fellowship.

He is currently a PhD candidate in video games at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.