Saturday, April 25, 2026 · No. 114
Artist Profile

Nancy Baker Cahill

Nancy Baker Cahill is a new media artist recognized for her immersive augmented reality and virtual reality installations that integrate traditional drawing with digital public art. Her work often addresses themes of systemic power, climate change, and bodily autonomy.

Biography

Based in Los Angeles, Nancy Baker Cahill is an American artist whose practice is rooted in the tradition of drawing. She gained prominence for her innovative use of technology to create site-specific augmented reality experiences that challenge the boundaries between physical space and digital intervention.

Her signature work utilizes AR, VR, and blockchain to explore complex social and political issues, including civic engagement and environmental crisis. By merging feminist land art practices with contemporary digital tools, she transforms public spaces into platforms for critical discourse.

Recent recognition includes her inclusion in the Whitney Museum of American Art's ongoing digital initiatives. Her work continues to be featured in institutional programs focused on the evolution of net art and new media commissions.

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Career Highlights

  • 2024Whitney Museum artport commission
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