SCAD deFINE ART 2026 guests
Laurie Anderson
Honoree
SCAD deFINE ART honoree Laurie Anderson (b. 1947, Glen Ellyn, Ill.; lives and works in New York) is a writer, director, composer, visual artist, musician, and vocalist who has created groundbreaking works that span the worlds of art, theater, experimental music, and technology. Anderson's live shows range from simple spoken word to expansive multimedia stage performances. Nominated for five Grammy Awards throughout her recording career, she has earned wide acclaim for audio-visual installations, films, and collaborations across creative disciplines.