Mike Kelley
1954–2012
Introduction
Michael Kelley (October 27, 1954 – c. January 31, 2012) was an American artist widely considered one of the most influential artists of our time. His work involved found objects, textile banners, drawings, assemblage, collage, performance, photography, sound and video. He also worked on curatorial projects; collaborated with many other artists and musicians; and left a formidable body of critical and creative writing. He often worked collaboratively and had produced projects with artists Paul McCarthy, Tony Oursler, and John Miller. Writing in The New York Times, in 2012, Holland Cotter described the artist as "one of the most influential American artists of the past quarter century and a pungent commentator on American class, popular culture and youthful rebellion."
Wikidata identifier
Q543294
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Introduction
Kelley worked in variety of media including video, performance, painting, and sculpture made from found materials. His work often focused on abject subject matter.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, installation artist, musician, painter, performance artist, photographer, sculptor, video artist
ULAN identifier
500118776
Names
Mike Kelley, Michael Kelley, Mike Kelly
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27 works
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Day Is Done
2005–2006 -
Extracurricular Activity Projective Reconstruction #32 (Horse Dance of the False Virgin)
2004–2005 -
Extracurricular Activity Projective Reconstruction #10 (Group Portrait)
2004–2005 -
Level 2, Sublevel
1998 -
Level 1, Sublevel
1998 -
Educational Complex
1995 -
Fresh Acconci
1995 -
Emerald Eyehole Tablecloth
1993 -
Heidi
1992 -
Country Cousin
1989 -
Blood & Soil (Potato Print)
1989 -
Unlucky Clover
1989 -
Twisted Shamrock
1989 -
Master Dik
1989 -
Satan's Nostrils
1989 -
Hangin'-Heavy-Hairy-Horny
1989 -
Emerald Eyehole
1989 -
Peat Spade
1989 -
The Orange & Green
1989 -
The Statue of Liberty (from "Reconstructed History)
1989 -
General George S. Patton
1989 -
Why I Got Into Art #2, (Vaseline Muses)
1989 -
Why I Got Into Art (Vaseline Muses), #8
1989 -
Why I Got Into Art (Vaseline Muses), #16
1989 -
More Love Hours Than Can Ever Be Repaid and The Wages of Sin
1987 -
Laugh Riot (From the Sublime)
1983 -
Energy Made Visible (from "The Poltergeist")
1979