Fritz Haeg

Fritz Haeg is an American artist, activist, architect and gardener. He studied architecture at the I.U.A.V. (School of Architecture in Venice, Italy) and Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, USA). He is a 2010-11 Rome Prize Fellow at the American Academy in Rome, an occasional teacher at American Universities (Princeton, Parsons, Art Center, Cal Arts, University of Southern California) and contributor to periodicals (Artforum and Frieze). His work has been exhibited at leading international museums (Tate Modern, Whitney Museum, Guggenheim Museum, Salt Beyolu, San Francisco MoMA, Hayward Gallery, Walker Art Center and many others). His projects range from urban gardens (Edible Estates) and wildlife habitats (Animal Estates) to social gatherings and educational environments (Sundown Salon, Sundown Schoolhouse). His recent books include “The Sundown Salon Unfolding Archive” (Evil Twin Publications, 2009), “Roma Mangia Roma” (Nero, 2013) and “Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn” (Metropolis Books, ed.3,  2013). From 2000-2014 Fritz called home a part-subterranean, part-geodesic dome in the hills of Los Angeles. Since then, he is settled in rural work and life at Salmon Creek Farm, a commune / farm / homestead / sanctuary / school / art project located in upstate California. fritzhaeg.com, salmoncreekfarmeditions.org