Der MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction gehört zu den technischen Kategorien des MTV Video Music Awards. Es ist einer der wenigen Awards, die seit 1984 kontinuierlich vergeben wurden. Lediglich 2007 wurde er einmal ausgesetzt. Von 1984 bis 2006 hieß er Best Art Direction in a Video.
Wie bei allen technischen Kategorien wird auch in diesem Fall sowohl der Künstler, der Manager des Künstlers als auch der eigentliche Ausführende, in diesem Fall der Art Director des Videos ausgezeichnet.
Den Rekord halten K.K. Barrett und Jan Houllevique, die den Award je zweimal erhielten. Am häufigsten nominiert, je viermal, wurden Tom Foden, Charles Infante und Laura Fox.
Je drei Mal gewannen die Red Hot Chili Peppers den Award. Am häufigsten nominiert war Madonna, nämlich sechs Mal.
Übersicht AwardJahrPreisträgerfür das VideoNominierungen1.1984Jim Whiting und Godley & CremeHerbie Hancock – Rockit The Cars – You Might Think (Art Director: Bob Ryzner) Billy Idol – Dancing with Myself (Art Director: Kim Colefax) The Police – Every Breath You Take (Art Director: Kim Colefax und Godley & Creme) Queen – Radio Ga Ga (Art Director: Bryce Walmsley)2.1985Bryan JonesDon Henley – The Boys of Summer Bryan Adams – Run to You (Art Director: Steven Barron) Peter Brown – Zie Zie Won't Dance (Art Director: John Jolly) Culture Club – It’s a Miracle (Art Director: Bruce Hill) Madonna – Like a Virgin (Art Director: John Ebdon) Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me) (Art Director: Mark Rimmell)3.1986Ron CobbZZ Top – Rough Boy a-ha – The Sun Always Shines on T.V. (Art Director: Stefan Roman) Pat Benatar – Sex as a Weapon (Art Director: Daniel Kleinman) Dire Straits – Money for Nothing (Art Director: Steven Barron) Honeymoon Suite – Feel It Again (Art Director: David Brockhurst)4.1987 Stephen Quay und Timothy QuayPeter Gabriel – Sledgehammer Breakfast Club – Right on Track (Art Director: Allie Willis und Bryan Jones) Genesis – Land of Confusion (Art Director: John Lloyd, Jim Yukich und Stephen Bendelack) Madonna – Open Your Heart (Art Director: Mike Hanan) Paul Simon – The Boy in the Bubble (Art Director: Jim Blashfield)5.1988Clive Crotty und Mick EdwardsSqueeze – Hourglass George Harrison – When We Was Fab (Art Director: Sid Bartholomew) INXS – Need You Tonight/Mediate (Art Director: Lynn Maree Milburn) George Michael – Faith (Art Director: Bryan Jones) Bruce Springsteen – Tunnel of Love (Art Directors: Howard Cummings und Beth Rubino)6.1989David FincherMadonna – Express Yourself DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Parents Just Don’t Understand (Art Director: Greg Harrison) Debbie Gibson – Electric Youth (Art Director: Rhaz Zeizler) INXS – New Sensation (Art Director: Lynn-Maree Milburn) Michael Jackson – Leave Me Alone (Art Director: Jim Blashfield) Jody Watley – Real Love (Art Director: Piers Plowden)7.1990Martin LasowitzThe B-52s – Love Shack Aerosmith – Janie's Got a Gun (Art Director: Alex McDowell) Billy Joel – We Didn't Start the Fire (Art Director: Sterling Storm) Madonna – Vogue (Art Director: Lauryn LeClere)8.1991José MontañoR.E.M. – Losing My Religion Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – Mama Help Me (Art Director: Leonardo) C+C Music Factory – Things That Make You Go Hmmm... (Art Director: Marcus Nispel) Faith No More – Falling to Pieces (Art Director: David Faithfull) Janet Jackson – Love Will Never Do (Without You) (Art Director: Pierluca De Carlo) Jellyfish – The King Is Half-Undressed (Art Director: Michael White) George Michael – Freedom! ’90 (Art Director: John Beard)9.1992Nick Goodman und Robertino MazatiRed Hot Chili Peppers – Give It Away Guns N’ Roses – November Rain (Art Director: Nigel Phelps) Sir Mix-a-Lot – Baby Got Back (Art Director: Dan Hubp) Rod Stewart – Broken Arrow (Art Director: José Montaño)10.1993Jan Peter FlackMadonna – Rain Aerosmith – Livin’ on the Edge (Art Director: Vance Lorenzini) Faith No More – A Small Victory (Art Director: Tyler Smith) Lenny Kravitz – Are You Gonna Go My Way (Art Director: Nigel Phelps) k.d. lang – Constant Craving (Art Director: Tom Foden) R.E.M. – Man on the Moon (Art Director: Jan Peter Flack) Sting – If I Ever Lose My Faith in You (Art Director: Mike Grant)11.1994Bernadette DisantoNirvana – Heart-Shaped Box Aerosmith – Amazing (Art Director: Ted Baffalucus) Björk – Human Behaviour (Art Director: Michel Gondry) Nine Inch Nails – Closer (Art Director: Tom Foden)12.1995Tom FodenMichael Jackson and Janet Jackson – Scream Madonna – Take a Bow (Art Director: Happy Massee) Jill Sobule – I Kissed a Girl (Art Director: Kelly Van Patter) TLC – Waterfalls (Art Director: Keith Burns)13.1996 K. K. Barrett und Wayne WhiteThe Smashing Pumpkins – Tonight, Tonight Björk – It’s Oh So Quiet (Art Director: Teri Whitaker) The Cranberries – Salvation (Art Director: William Abello) R.E.M. – Tongue (Art Director: Clam Lynch)14.1997K. K. BarrettBeck – The New Pollution Jamiroquai – Virtual Insanity (Art Director: John Bramble) Marilyn Manson – The Beautiful People (Art Director: Ken Baird) Nine Inch Nails – The Perfect Drug (Art Director: Tom Foden)15.1998Samantha GoreBjörk – Bachelorette Death in Vegas – Dirt (Art Director: &rea Giacobbe) Foo Fighters – Everlong (Art Director: Bill Lakoss) Garbage – Push It (Art Director: Virginia Lee)16.1999Gideon PonteLauryn Hill – Doo Wop (That Thing) Barenaked Ladies – One Week (Art Director: Paul Martin) Busta Rhymes (feat. Janet Jackson) – What's It Gonna Be?! (Art Director: Regan Jackson) Korn – Freak on a Leash (Art Directors: K. K. Barrett, Todd McFarlane, Terry Fitzgerald & Graham Morris) TLC – No Scrubs (Art Director: Regan Jackson)17.2000Colin StrauseRed Hot Chili Peppers – Californication Filter – Take a Picture (Art Director: Cara Yoshimoto) Macy Gray – Do Something (Art Director: Nigel Phelps) Supergrass – Pumping on Your Stereo (Art Director: Garth Jennings)18.2001Val WiltFatboy Slim – Weapon of Choice Aerosmith – Jaded (Art Director: Laura Fox) Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink – Lady Marmalade (Art Director: Bernadette Dus) Gorillaz – Clint Eastwood (Art Directors: Pete Candeland und Jamie Hewlett)19.2002Tim HopeColdplay – Trouble Missy Misdemeanor Elliott (feat. Ludacris und Trina) – One Minute Man (Art Director: Mike Martella) Elton John – This Train Don't Stop There Anymore (Art Director: Kirsten Vallow) Quarashi – Stick 'Em Up (Art Director: Bruton Jones)20.2003Chris HopewellRadiohead – There There Johnny Cash – Hurt (Art Director: Ruby Guidara) Missy Elliott – Work It (Art Director: Charles Infante) Jennifer Lopez – I'm Glad (Art Director: Chad Yaro) Queens of the Stone Age – Go with the Flow (Art Director: Tracey Gallacher)21.2004Eric BeauchampOutKast – Hey Ya! Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know My Name (Art Director: Rob Buono) No Doubt – It's My Life (Art Director: Kristen Vallow) Steriogram – Walkie Talkie Man (Art Director: Lauri Faggioni) Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps (Art Director: Jeff Everett)22.2005Zach MatthewsGwen Stefani – What You Waiting For? Green Day – American Idiot (Art Director: Jan Roelfs) The Killers – Mr. Brightside (Art Director: Laura Fox) System of a Down – B.Y.O.B. (Art Director: Jeremy Reed) The White Stripes – Blue Orchid (Art Director: Sue Tebbutt)23.2006Justin DragonisRed Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California 10 Years – Wasteland (Art Director: Trae King) Common – Testify (Art Director: David Ross) Panic! at the Disco – I Write Sins Not Tragedies (Art Directors: Lindy McMichael, Jamie Drake und Erin Wieczorek) Shakira (feat. Wyclef Jean) – Hips Don’t Lie (Art Director: Laura Fox)–2007nicht vergeben26.2008Happy and Kells JesseGnarls Barkley – Run MGMT – Electric Feel (Art Director: Sophie Kosofsky) Katy Perry – I Kissed a Girl (Art Director: Benji Bamps) Pussycat Dolls – When I Grow Up (Art Director: Marcelle Gravel) The White Stripes – Conquest (Art Director: David Fitzpatrick)27.2009Marc WebbLady Gaga – PaparazziJason Hamilton Beyoncé – Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (Art Director: Niamh Byrne) Coldplay – Viva la Vida (Art Director: Gregory de Maria) Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul (Art Director: Zach Matthews) Britney Spears – Circus (Art Directors: Laura Fox und Charles Varga)28.2010Humble TV, Sam StephensMuse – Uprising 30 Seconds to Mars – Kings and Queens (Art Director: Marc Benacerraf) Beyoncé (featuring Lady Gaga) – Video Phone (Extended Remix) (Art Director: Lenny Tso) Eminem – Not Afraid (Art Director: Ethan Tobman) Lady Gaga – Bad Romance (Art Director: Charles Infante)29.2011Nathan ParkerAdele – Rolling in the Deep Death Cab for Cutie – You Are a Tourist (Art Directors: Nick Gould, Tim Nackashi und Anthony Maitz) Lady Gaga – Judas (Art Director: Amy Danger) Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) – E.T. (Art Director: Jason Fijal) Kanye West (featuring Dwele) – Power (Art Director: Babak Radboy)30.2012Benji BampsKaty Perry – Wide Awake Lana Del Rey – Born to Die (Art Directors: Anna Brun und Audrey Malecot) Drake (featuring Rihanna) – Take Care (Art Director: Charles Infante) Of Monsters and Men – Little Talks (Art Director: Mihai Wilson) Regina Spektor – All the Rowboats (Art Director: Anthony Henderson)31.2013Veronica LogsdonJanelle Monáe (featuring Erykah Badu) – Q.U.E.E.N. 30 Seconds to Mars – Up in the Air (Art Director: Floyd Albee) Alt-J – Tessellate (Art Director: Charlie Lambros) Capital Cities – Safe and Sound (Art Director: Teri Whittaker) Lana Del Rey – National Anthem (Art Director: Lou Asaro)32.2014Anastasia MasaroArcade Fire – Reflektor Iggy Azalea (featuring Charli XCX) – Fancy (Art Director: David Courtemarche) DJ Snake und Lil Jon – Turn Down for What (Art Director: Jason Kisvarday) Eminem – Rap God (Art Director: Alex Pacion) Tyler, The Creator – Tamale (Art Director: Tom Lisowski)33.2015Jason FijalSnoop Dogg – So Many Pros The Chemical Brothers – Go (Art Director: Michel Gondry) Skrillex und Diplo (featuring Justin Bieber) – Where Are Ü Now (Art Director: Brewer) Taylor Swift (featuring Kendrick Lamar) – Bad Blood (Art Director: Charles Infante) Jack White – Would You Fight for My Love? (Art Director: Jeff Peterson)34.2016Jan HoullevigueDavid Bowie – Blackstar Adele – Hello (Art Director: Colombe Raby) Beyoncé – Hold Up (Art Director: Jason Hougaard) Drake – Hotline Bling (Art Director: Jeremy MacFarlane) Fergie – M.I.L.F. $ (Art Director: Alexander Delgado)35.2017Spencer GravesKendrick Lamar – Humble Bruno Mars – 24k Magic (Art Director: Alex Delgado) Katy Perry (featuring Migos) – Bon appétit (Art Director: Natalie Groce) DJ Khaled (featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller) – Wild Thoughts (Art Director: Damian Fyffe) The Weeknd – Reminder (Art Director: Lamar C. Taylor, Kid Studio)36.2018Jan Houllevigue and the LouvreThe Carters – Apeshit Childish Gambino – This Is America (Art Director: Jason Kisvarday) J. Cole – ATM (Art Director: Miles Mullin) Janelle Monáe – Make Me Feel (Art Director: Pepper Nguyen) Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do (Art Director: Brett Hess) SZA – The Weekend (Art Directors: SZA und Solange)37.2019John RichouxAriana Grande – 7 Rings BTS (feat. Halsey) – Boy with Luv (Art Directors: JinSil Park und BoNa Kim (MU:E)) Lil Nas X (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) – Old Town Road (Remix) (Art Director: Christian Zollenkopf for Prettybird) Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello – Señorita (Art Director: Tatiana Van Sauter) Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down (Art Director: Brittany Porter) Kanye West and Lil Pump (feat. Adele Givens) – I Love It (Art Director: Tino Schaedler)38.2020Christian StoneMiley Cyrus – Mother's Daughter A$AP Rocky – Babushka Boi (Art Directors: A$AP Rocky und Nadia Lee Cohen) Selena Gomez – Boyfriend (Art Director: Tatiana Van Sauter) Dua Lipa – Physical (Art Director: Anna Colomé Nogu) Harry Styles – Adore You (Art Director: Laura Ellis Cricks)