Julian Schnabel is an internationally renowned painter and filmmaker celebrated for his expressive, monumental works that bridge art and cinema. Rising to prominence in the 1980s New York art scene, he redefined contemporary painting with his signature “plate paintings” and bold, tactile surfaces. His work is featured in major museum collections worldwide, including The Met, MoMA, and the Tate, and his multidisciplinary vision continues to shape the landscape of modern art and culture.