Jon Rubin

Jon Rubin is a Professor of Art at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Art, renowned for his interdisciplinary projects that reimagine public life through socially engaged art. His work bridges cultural divides, geopolitical tensions, and institutional critique, often involving collaborations with global communities. Notable projects include Conflict Kitchen (2010-2017), a restaurant serving cuisine from countries in conflict with the U.S., and The Other Apartment (2019-2020), a transnational art project bypassing geopolitical barriers. Rubin’s The National Museum (2023–ongoing) critiques national narratives through rotating artist commissions. He has exhibited globally at institutions like SFMOMA, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Shanghai Biennial.

• Awards: Creative Capital Award, Honorary Doctorate from Columbus College of Art and Design, Andy Warhol Foundation Fellowship
• Collaborations: Lenka Clayton, Sohrab Kashani, and international artists/communities

His research explores participatory art’s role in fostering dialogue, with projects often functioning as 'front-door interventions' into public spaces. Current initiatives include The National Museum, which reimagines institutional and national boundaries through monthly thematic shifts.