Charlotte Kemp Muhl

Charlotte Kemp Muhl
Name	Charlotte Kemp Muhl
Birth date	17 August 1987
Birth place	Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. state)
Occupation	Model; Musician; Filmmaker; Visual artist
Years active	2000s–present
Instruments	Bass guitar; Vocals; Guitar; Keyboard
Associated acts	Eiffel Tower, PC Music; The Smashing Pumpkins; Gnarls Barkley

Charlotte Kemp Muhl

Charlotte Kemp Muhl is an American model, musician, filmmaker, and visual artist known for a multidisciplinary career spanning fashion, indie rock, and experimental video. She gained prominence as a fashion model in campaigns and editorials, and later co-founded the musical project The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger-adjacent and genre-blending bands, collaborating with artists across Los Angeles, New York City, and international scenes. Muhl's work intersects with contemporary visual culture through music videos, short films, and installations that engage figures and institutions from popular music and the art world.

Early life and education

Muhl was born in Atlanta and raised in Savannah, Georgia, into a family connected to the arts and sciences with ties to regional institutions. She attended schools in Georgia (U.S. state) before relocating to New York City to pursue modeling and music, engaging with scenes around Manhattan, Brooklyn, and creative hubs such as Chelsea (Manhattan) and Greenwich Village. During her formative years she encountered influences from musicians and filmmakers associated with Sun Records, Motown, and the independent film circuit exemplified by festivals like the Sundance Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival.

Modeling career

Muhl’s modeling career began in the early 2000s when she worked with major fashion houses and creative directors connected to Paris, Milan, and New York Fashion Week. She appeared in editorials for publications such as Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and niche outlets aligned with photographers from Ralph Lauren campaigns and the studio networks of Annie Leibovitz and Mario Testino. Muhl participated in advertising campaigns for brands with showrooms on Fifth Avenue and collaborated with stylist teams who have worked with designers like Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and Versace. Her runway and print work intersected with pop and alternative culture through associations with musicians featured in cross-promotional editorials alongside stars such as Madonna, Beyoncé, and Lana Del Rey.

Music career

Muhl is a founding member and principal songwriter of the band The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger-adjacent circles and later formed the duo Ghetto Goddess and the project Sonic Youth-influenced ensembles that perform in venues linked to Los Angeles clubs and New York loft spaces. She plays bass guitar, sings lead and backing vocals, and composes songs influenced by artists like The Velvet Underground, The Beatles, Patti Smith, Joan Jett, and Mazzy Star. Muhl has recorded with producers and engineers associated with studios used by Nirvana, The Rolling Stones, and The Strokes, and her releases have been distributed through indie labels connected to Sub Pop, Matador Records, and boutique imprints curating compilations alongside Beck and Nick Cave. She has also performed at festivals and venues such as Coachella, SXSW, and The Troubadour (West Hollywood), sharing lineups with acts like The White Stripes, Interpol, and Arctic Monkeys.

Film and visual art

In film and visual art, Muhl has written and directed short films and music videos that premiered at festivals and screening series associated with Sundance Institute, the Independent Film Project, and regional galleries in Los Angeles and New York City. Her visual work incorporates references to cinematic traditions from directors like David Lynch, Pedro Almodóvar, and Wes Anderson, while engaging collaborators from the world of contemporary photography such as Helmut Newton-inspired stylists and editors affiliated with Artforum and Frieze. Muhl’s multimedia installations have been exhibited in alternative spaces connected to curators who have worked with institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles and the New Museum.

Personal life

Muhl has been associated socially and artistically with musicians and public figures from Los Angeles and New York, including long-term creative partnerships and high-profile relationships with members of bands linked to The Beatles-era legacy and contemporary indie circles. Her personal life has intersected with philanthropic and cultural organizations centered on music preservation, film preservation, and urban arts programs coordinated with foundations such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and arts initiatives linked to The Grammy Museum. She divides time between residences in Los Angeles and New York City.

Notable collaborations and projects

Muhl's notable collaborations span work with producers, musicians, and visual artists connected to iconic acts such as Gnarls Barkley, The Smashing Pumpkins, Elliott Smith-era studios, and indie labels that have released material by Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent, and Warpaint. She has co-created recordings featuring guest appearances by artists affiliated with BBC Radio 1 sessions, soundtrack placements in projects tied to Netflix documentaries and series, and visual pieces that include contributions from photographers and directors with credits alongside Rolling Stone (magazine), Pitchfork, and NME. Muhl continues to produce cross-disciplinary projects that bring together collaborators from contemporary music, publishing, and gallery circuits.

Category:American models Category:American musicians Category:People from Atlanta, Georgia