Kelly Akashi

1983–

Introduction

Akashi received a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, and an MFA from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She also studied at the Staatliche Hochschule für Bildende Künste (Städelschule), Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Akashi’s work has been exhibited at Michael Jon Gallery, Miami (2015); François Ghebaly Gallery, Los Angeles (2015); Martos Gallery, New York (2014); Wallspace, New York (2014); Chin’s Push, Los Angeles (2013); Artist Curated Projects, Los Angeles (2013); and Beige Cube, Frankfurt am Main (2010). Akashi is a recipient of the ARC Durfee Foundation Grant (2011).

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500372656

Names

Kelly Akashi

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