Perry Chen
| Perry Chen | |
|---|---|
| Born | New York City |
| Known for | Kickstarter |
| Website | Perry Chen Studio |
Perry Chen is a New York City-based artist[1] best known for being the creator of the funding platform Kickstarter, which he launched in 2009 along with co-founders Yancey Strickler and Charles Adler.[2]
Chen co-founded the Southfirst gallery in Brooklyn, New York in 2001,[3] was a TED Fellow in 2010,[4] and a resident of Laboratorio para la Ciudad in Mexico City in 2014.[5]
In December 2014, he exhibited "Computers in Crisis" for the New Museum's First Look program, co-presented by Rhizome and Creative Time Reports.[6] The exhibition included the event Y2K+15, an exploration of the phenomenon and legacy of Y2K, held at the New Museum.[7]
In 2013, he was honored on the annual list of Time's 100 most influential people.[8]
He is an alumnus of Hunter College High School in New York City.[9]
References
- ↑ "Immersive Space – Perry Chen". School of Art & Art History, University of Illinois at Chicago.
- ↑ Adler, Charles; Yancey, Stricker. "Crowdfunding for the Socially Good Mission by Perry Chen". Eyerys.
- ↑ "Perry Chen – Aspen Ideas". Aspen Ideas Festival. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ↑ "Perry Chen – TED Fellow". TED. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ↑ "Residencia: Perry Chen". Laboratorio para la Ciudad. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ↑ "Perry Chen: Computers in Crisis". New Museum. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ↑ "Perry Chen: Y2K+15". New Museum. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ↑ "The 2013 Time 100". Time. 18 April 2013.
- ↑ Chafkin, Max. "True To Its Roots: Why Kickstarter Won't Sell". Fast Company. Retrieved 9 February 2015.