Rodney McMillian

1969–

Introduction

Rodney McMillian (born 1969, in Columbia, South Carolina) is an artist based in Los Angeles. McMillian is a Professor of Sculpture at the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Wikidata identifier

Q7357005

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Introduction

Works in a number of different genres and his works are often hybrids that straddle multiple categories. McMillan often favors shabby found materials and in doing so questions how objects are designated as art and spotlights issues of consumption and disposal.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, collagist, mixed-media artist, painter, sculptor, video artist

ULAN identifier

500122930

Names

Rodney McMillian, Rodney McMilian

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On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Frank WANG Yefeng, The Levitating Perils #2

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Learn more at whitney.org/artport

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