Julia Wachtel (/wɒkˈtɛl/; born 1956) is a contemporary American painter.
[1] Wachtel's early work included mixed media installation, now primarily working as a painter.
[2] Wachtel attended Middlebury College where she earned a B.A.
She spent one year at The School of Visual Arts in New York City, studying with Vito Acconci, Joseph Kosuth, Joan Jonas, amongst others.
[3] Wachtel was the production manager of the UK edition of Vanity Fair for ten years.