Lauren Bessey
New York, NY • hello@laurenbessey.com • linkedin.com/in/laurenbessey/
Education
New York University, Bachelor of Arts, 2026
Publications
2025 ISO Magazine, Entropy
2025 Durch Magazine, Doppel
2024 Durch Magazine, Issue I
2024 Vis Major Magazine, Coquette
2024 Future Fashion Group Zine, Upcycled and Core Aesthetics
2023 Vis Major Magazine, Minimalism & Quiet Luxury
2023 Article by Jana Dimikj, TikTok and Fashion; the Rise of Maximalism
Group Exhibitions
2024 through the metal gate, Berlin
2024 LOVE N’ THE CITY, NYC
Artist Books
2024 Have I grown up yet?, Edition of 25
Grants
2025 Global Liberal Studies at New York University, Dean’s Global Research Grant: Open Research Grant for a Creative Production
Select Commissions
2025 Shirley Am for MGM Models and Active Model Management
2024 Stella Gray, You’re the Guy That Got the Girl to Leave
Internships
2025 Shayne Oliver Group, Berlin
2024 The Meaningful Social Club, Melbourne
2024 Rock Agency, Melbourne
Voluntary Roles
2025 Co-Chief Editor and Head of Design, Durch Magazine, Berlin
2024 Editorial and Design Team Member, Durch Magazine, Berlin
2024 Creative Director and Graphic Designer, Vis Major Magazine, NYC
2024 Submissions Team Member, Fusion Film Festival, NYC
2024 Co-Organiser, NYU Global Liberal Studies Zine Fair, NYC
2022 Head Lighting Designer, Trinity College Musical, Melbourne
Awards & Screenings
2021 Emerging Filmmaker Award, Peninsula Film Festival
2021 Finalist, Lantern & Light International Children’s Film Festival
2021 Runner Up, STUFFIt Student Film Festival
2021 Official Selection, All American High School Film Festival
2021 Official Selection, Setting Sun Film Festival
2021 Official Selection, G Independent Film Festival
2021 Official Selection, Canberra Short Film Festival
2021 Official Selection, Ipswich Film Festival for Youth
2021 Official Selection, Bass Coast Shorts Film Festival
2021 Official Selection, Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival