Steve Lambert

About Steve

“Steve Lambert, a conceptual artist […], is, depending on your perspective, a wry cultural critic or a loose cannon who must be stopped.” – Adweek Magazine

“Many artists aspire to be revolutionary, but Steve Lambert is truly original and radical.“ – Sarah Kirk Hanley, print curator

“He's an artist, activist, interventionist, teacher, leader, role model, and technology guru.“ - Michelle Levy, Elizabeth Foundation

Steve Lambert – his person and his work – exists on a continuum in a long line of absurdist provocateurs hell bent on changing the world for the better one sincere, well-formed, slightly ridiculous gesture at a time. - Sam Gould, artist, Red76

“Steve Lambert has been a provocateur for over ten years now, and he continues to shock, inpire, and spur us to action” - Patrick Frank, author and art historian.

“That’s a wonderful spoof!” - Howard Zinn, historian, regarding Emma Goldman Institute for Anarchist Studies

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Recent News

  • 2012 deCordova Biennial
    January 18

    Capitalism Works For Me! True/False is included in the 2012 deCordova Biennial. The show will be up in Lincoln, MA from Jan 22nd – April 22nd. The sign will be at the museum, and we’ll be taking it to locations around Boston around late March through mid-April – details on those trips to be announced. From the deCordova website: The 2012 deCordova Biennial is a survey exhibition focused on emphasizing the quality and variety of work rather than any single [...]

  • The Capitalism Sign has been crated.
    December 29

    I got these images from Wood Lee Art Handlers in Cleveland. The sign is on its way to Boston for the Decordova Biennial.

  • Interview on Breakthru Radio
    November 12

    Thomas Seeley did an interview with me about Capitalism Works For Me True/False for Breakthru Radio. You can listen to the show online.

  • “Political Expressionism” and Other Fallacies of Political Art
    November 10

    Speaking with Stephen Duncombe at Carnegie Mellon University Stephen Duncombe and Steve Lambert are directors of the new Center for Artistic Activism. Stephen Duncombe is an Associate Professor at the Gallatin School and the Department of Media, Culture and Communications of New York, where he teaches the history and politics of media. Steve Lambert was a Senior Fellow at New York’s Eyebeam Center for Art and Technology from 2006-2010, developed and leads workshops for Creative Capital Foundation, and is faculty at the [...]

  • This Space Available – Documentary Trailer and Clips
    October 29

    “I have never seen such a god damn group of selfish, eager hogs” –President Lyndon Johnson on the Billboard Industry Over a year ago I interviewed for this documentary about visual pollution. In my research as an artist over the past 12 years I have learned more than most would ever care to about public space, graffiti laws, the advertising industry, and the ugly underside of marketing. I haven’t seen this film yet, but I’m glad to see the message [...]

  • This Space Available Documentary Premiers Nov 5
    October 15

    I did an interview for the film, “This Space Available: The Grassroots Movement Against Visual Pollution” and it’s premiering at IFC Center in New York next month. Jordan Seiler of Public Ad Campaign is also in the film. This Space Available A documentary film directed by Gwenaelle Gobe Executive Producer: Marc Gobe/Emotional Branding World Premiere at IFC Center/ New York Saturday November 5th Time: 7:00 PM Tuesday November 8th Time: 1:15 PM THIS SPACE AVAILABLE: Press Release Billboards and commercial [...]

  • Art Toronto & Texas Contemporary Art Fair
    October 15

    Charlie James Gallery has been out on the road showing selected pieces at art fairs across the country. This month there are two to note and there will be some surprises at each. The Texas Contemporary Art Fair Texas Contemporary Art Fair website Announcement on Charlie James site Houston, Texas. Charlie James Gallery is Booth: 803 October 20 through October 23 Art Toronto (I’ll be featured at this one) Toronto International Art Fair site October 27 – October 31st

  • DESIGN ACT published
    September 27

    Book launch: DESIGN ACT Socially and politically engaged design today – critical roles and emerging tactics   Time: 30 September, 6-8 pm   Place: EXD’11 Lounging Space, Antigo Tribunal da Boa-Hora, Lisbon, Portugal   Programme: Presentation of the DESIGN ACT book by the editors Magnus Ericson and Ramia Mazé followed by a panel discussion with Joseph Grima, Meike Schalk (both contributors to the book) and Lisa Rosendahl, Iaspis director. Moderator: Annika Enqvist, project co-ordinator, Iaspis DESIGN ACT Socially and politically [...]

  • I have a piece in the upcoming Beautiful Trouble book
    September 23

    Beautiful Trouble is a collection of tactics and strategies for Creative Activism. Seven grassroots groups are contributing their best ideas, including Agit-Pop/The Other 98%, The Yes Men/Yes Labs, The Center for Artistic Activism, SmartMeme, Beyond the Choir, Waging Nonviolence, and The Ruckus Society. Longtime troublemaker and founder of Billionaires for Bush Andrew Boyd is facilitating the process, and independent publisher O/R Books has signed on to produce the book. You can pre-buy it on Kickstarter and help get it produced.

  • “Capitalism Works For Me! True/False” is touring Cleveland
    August 29

    “Capitalism Works for Me! True/False” 9ft x 20ft x 7ft Just a few weeks after the Kickstarter campaign ended “Capitalism Works for Me! True/False” is up and touring Cleveland! Its home base will be SPACES and we’ll be taking it out on the down for the dates below. More on the project will be posted soon. In the meantime, here’s the dates. Cleveland Tour Friday, August 26 Downtown Farmer’s Market at Public Square Saturday, August 27 Open Air at Market [...]