GLENN LUTZ (b. 1988, Upland, CA) is a multidisciplinary artist, author, and art director living and working between Chicago and Los Angeles. Through his work, Lutz explores the emotional and spiritual architecture of identity, working primarily with themes of perspective, environment, and climate. His practice exists in the in-between and spans publishing, poetry, installation, sculpture, film, performance, and hip-hop under the moniker ZENN LU.

In 2018, Lutz released his first book, Go F*ck, I Mean, Find Yourself (Simon & Schuster), using the book form as a medium for conceptual art. He is also the author of There’s Light: Artworks & Conversations Examining Black Masculinity, Identity & Mental Well-Being, a critically acclaimed, award-winning collection of art and dialogue featuring contributions from Virgil Abloh, Mark Bradford, Rashid Johnson, Glenn Ligon, Steve McQueen, Pope.L, Tyler Mitchell, and others.

Lutz creates at the intersection of art, activism, and social change. From academia to media, he cultivates connections and collaborations with grassroots organizations such as NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), where he serves as an official ambassador. As an art director and editor, he has worked with Dua Lipa and served as Guest Editor-in-Chief of her SERVICE95 newsletter, hosting conversations with Ocean Vuong, Mark Ronson, Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, and others. 

Lutz’s work has been exhibited internationally, with his debut solo exhibition, A MACHINE THAT MAKES, serving as the inaugural show at Guts Gallery and Projects in London. Conceptual art, performance, and curated conversation remain central to his practice and commitment to social impact. He has led talks at institutions including Georgetown University and the New York Public Library, and his work and writing have been acquired by Harvard University and featured in anthologies such as Bryant Terry’s bestselling Black Food.

E: glenn.j.lutz at gmail.com