Education

  • University of Pennsylvania, Master of Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studio Art, 2018

  • Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Master of Arts, Contemporary Art, 2011

  • Parsons School of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design, 2010

Residencies

  • Chennai Artist Residency, Chennai, India, 2017
    Researched traditional weaving, sustainable dyeing techniques, and fiber-based craft.

  • Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency, Saugatuck, MI, 2015
    Focused on experimental fiber-based mixed media and painting.

  • Node Center for Curatorial Studies, Berlin, Germany, 2011

Awards & Grants

  • TikTok Creators Grant Recipient, 2020

  • Google Creators Grant Recipient, 2020

  • Pittman Family Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania, 2016-2018

  • South Asia Center Research Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania, 2017
    Supported textile research in weaving, natural dyes, and sustainable materials during the Chennai Artist Residency.

  • Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency Merit Scholarship, 2015

Recent Exhibitions

  • A Defining Moment, Solo Show, The Untitled Space, New York, NY, 2024

  • The Art of Wellness, Group Show, ArtDept. Gallery for Art Basel Miami, Surfcomber Hotel, Miami, FL, 2023

  • Parentheses, Group Show, David Nolan Gallery, New York, NY, 2018

  • BILD/BUILD, Group Show, Icebox Project Space, Philadelphia, PA, 2018

Fashion Shows and Presentations

  • Future Relics, Time to Be Happy Gallery, New York, NY, 2024
    A gallery installation and runway show at NYFW featuring the Lauren Altman Studio AW25 collection.

  • A Defining Moment, The Untitled Space, New York, NY, 2024
    A fashion presentation at NYFW featuring the Lauren Altman Studio SS25 collection.

  • Prehistoric Garden, Celia’s NYC, St. Marks Place, New York, NY, 2024
    A fashion presentation at NYFW Resort featuring the Lauren Altman Studio pre-fall collection in a garden installation and public mural.

  • Coachella Upcycled Art Installation and fashion pop up, in Collaboration with Coca-Cola, Indio, CA, 2024
    A fiber-based sculptural installation and fashion presentation made from repurposed textiles and recycled Coca-Cola cans presented by Coca-Cola at Coachella.

Performances

  • Shadow Selves, Rubulad, Brooklyn, NY, 2022
    A site-specific textile-based installation combining sculptural fiber elements, painted fabrics, and immersive lighting, exploring themes of identity and transformation.

  • Shadow Selves, ChoZen Eco-Sanctuary, Sebastian, FL, 2022
    A textile and light installation integrating fabric manipulation, layered projections, and environmental storytelling.

  • Every Morning a New Arrival, Performance, Art She Says, New York, NY, 2021
    A painting installation combining fiber and natural elements, painted fabrics, and immersive lighting, exploring themes of identity and transformation.

Screenings

  • Every Morning a New Arrival, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, MX, 2022

  • There, Between, Escuela Superior de Artes de Yucatán, Mérida, MX, 2019

Recent Press

  • Lucire Magazine, 2025 – "All Part of the Fun: Fashion – Lauren Altman’s Approach to Art and Fashion Has Both Creativity and Inclusiveness at Heart."

  • Edge Expo, 2025 – "UPCYCLED Fashion Evokes Compassion, CONNECTION, and Conversation: The Work of Lauren Altman."

  • Forbes Magazine, 2024 – "Lauren Altman on Bridging the Gap Between Art and Sustainable Fashion."

  • Fashion Week Daily, 2024 – "Lauren Altman Studio: Redefining Fashion’s Future with a Bold, Sustainable SS25 Presentation."

  • Untitled Magazine, 2024 – "Lauren Altman Studio Debuts SS’25 Collection at The Untitled Space."

  • Bust Magazine, 2024 – "The Intersection of Fashion, Art, and Feminism with Lauren Altman."

  • Whitehot Magazine, 2024 – "Fashion Art Takeover: Lauren Altman’s Textile Paintings and Sustainable Designs."

  • Irk Magazine, 2024 – "Discover Lauren Altman’s Unique World Where Fashion Meets Artistry."