In coversation with: Keith Lissner
Keith Lissner embodies the paradox at the heart of digital art, illusion and reality in constant dialogue. Guided by Edgar Degas’ belief that “art is not what you see, but what you make others see,” and echoing Marcel Duchamp’s reminder that “all art is an illusion,” Lissner crafts digital worlds that challenge perception while seducing the eye.
His work is not confined to the art world’s elite circles, it resonates with a global audience. Lissner’s Day in the Museum video series reached over two million viewers, proving that digital art can democratize access to cultural spaces, bringing a sense of wonder to audiences far beyond the white cube.
As part of the new wave of artists reshaping how we experience visual culture, Lissner sits at the intersection of art, fashion, and technology. Represented by NEXT Management and expert digital art agent Olya Titova, his work speaks the language of contemporary luxury while remaining rooted in the avant-garde, bold, conceptual, and always transformative.
Keith Lissner, Day in the Museum
Please Introduce yourself
I’m Keith Lissner. I’m a fashion designer turned AI filmmaker blending couture, art, and technology into surreal storytelling.
What new art or creative news can you share?
I’m creating AI films that reimagine masterpieces and luxury objects. Think Botticelli stepping into the present or handbags blooming from flower stems, where glamour, history, and humour collide in unexpected ways.
How do you think digital art shifts perspectives?
It bends time and space. When a painting breathes or a sculpture whispers, people see the world and its possibilities differently.
Keith Lissner, Fashion Throughout Time
What remains a continual inspiration?
The elegance of couture, the rebellious spirit of art movements, and the grandeur of cinema from Coppola to Fellini.
What do you want to see more of in the digital art world?
Risk-taking. Bold digital storytelling that builds worlds, not just filters.
What do you want to see less of in the digital art world?
Sameness. Too much safe, trend-driven art. I want voices pushing against the current.
Keith Lissner, Flower Bags