Who are the most famous glitch artists?

The glitch art movement includes pioneering figures whose work shaped both technique and theory. Studying their approaches provides foundation for developing your own practice.

Rosa Menkman authored the influential “Glitch Studies Manifesto” and “The Glitch Moment(um),” establishing critical frameworks for understanding glitch aesthetics. Her work spans video, photography, and installation, often exploring compression artifacts and codec failures.

JODI (Joan Heemskerk and Dirk Paesmans) pioneered net.art in the 1990s with deliberately broken websites and software. Their work treats the glitch as commentary on digital systems and user expectations.

Cory Arcangel modifies video game cartridges and consumer technology, including the famous “Super Mario Clouds” piece. His practice bridges fine art institutions and hacker culture.

Phillip Stearns creates “glitched” textiles by translating data corruption into woven patterns, expanding glitch beyond screens.

Nick Briz focuses on education and community building alongside artistic practice, making glitch techniques accessible through tutorials and workshops.

Sabato Visconti works primarily with glitch photography, creating striking corrupted portraits.

Other notable practitioners include Kim Asendorf (pixel sorting pioneer), Antonio Roberts, Daniel Temkin, and Evan Meaney. Our glitch artists directory profiles more creators to follow.