Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir / Shoplifter is a renowned Icelandic contemporary artist based in New York. Her innovative work primarily utilizes synthetic and natural hair to create captivating sculptures, murals, and site-specific installations. She learned hair work as a traditional craft from her grandmother and remembers drawers of cut hair. The use of hair is a highly personal, intimate, and often emotionally charged medium that adds a layer of deep complexity to the soft, calming, large-scale spaces. As one of Iceland’s leading artists, Shoplifter has garnered international recognition for her distinctive approach to art, including her representation of Iceland at the Venice Biennale in 2019.