David Hartt

David Hartt is a research-based visual artist, photographer and filmmaker known for his multidisciplinary practice that engages with architecture, history, and communities. Hartt began his career as a photographer, and his early work focused on documenting built environments. Over time, his practice has evolved to incorporate other mediums such as film, sculpture, and drawing. His work is characterized by a deep engagement with the physical and cultural contexts of the sites he examines, revealing the hidden stories within these specific habitats. One of David Hartt's most well-known projects is The Historiographer (2015-2016), an immersive installation that examines the history and legacy of the headquarters of the National Museum of American History. Through his project, Hartt aims to question the ways in which history is represented and the role of architecture in shaping our understanding of the past.