
John Waters
John Waters is an American artist best known for his satirical and raunchy movies. Also a visual artist, Waters’ photography, sculpture, and installations pieces humorously recontextualize art and popular culture. Born on April 22, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, Waters briefly attended NYU for film but was kicked out for what he claims was the “first ever marijuana scandal on a university campus.” Waters then returned to Baltimore in 1966 where he began collaborating on films with his longtime friend and muse Glenn Milstead, also known as Divine.

Play Video
Watch
John Waters on the art of shocking audiences, PBS, 2018
Selected Work
Exhibitions

John Waters: Rush
May 27 – July 10, 2010

John Waters: Reckless Eyeballs
July 12 – August 18, 2007

John Waters: Flop
November 20, 2003 – January 3, 2004

John Waters: Straight to Video
February 14 – March 16, 2002