Lucien Smith

Lucien Smith, 37, died on September 8, 2026. Lucien Smith was known publicly as an American contemporary artist. A graduate of the Cooper Union, he was twice featured in Forbes "30 Under 30" in the category of "Art & Style". Smith was hailed as the art world’s "wunderkind" by The New York Times. He exhibited at prestigious blue-chip galleries such as Skarstedt and Salon 94, and his work has been the subject of solo exhibitions mounted at major museums. His collaborations spanned across creative fields, including partnerships with artists like Travis Scott and Virgil Abloh, and he directed a short film narrated by Glenn O'Brien, which was shown at Gagosian Gallery in New York City. Public biographical listings identify Smith as an American contemporary artist. This public record remains centered on Smith's work as an American contemporary artist and the documented milestones of that career.