Tao Lin was born in 1983 and earned a BA in journalism from New York University. Known for its flat, affectless style, Lin’s work is loaded with references to pop culture and new media and communication technologies. Founder and editor of Muumuu House, Lin is also cofounder of MDMAfilms. He has taught at Sarah Lawrence University and presented his work at Yale, Vassar, and the Museum of Modern Art, among other places. His work has been translated into twelve languages. He writes regularly for Vice magazine, has a blog, and lives in Manhattan.