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Mike Kelley

1954–2012

Hierarchical Figure 1989
© Estate of Mike Kelley / DACS, All Rights Reserved 2024

Biography

Michael Kelley (October 27, 1954 – c. January 31, 2012) was an American artist whose 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."

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  • Anatomical Models, ?19th century

    Mike Kelley
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  • Harem #3

    Mike Kelley
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  • Harem #8

    Mike Kelley
    date not known
  • Harem #16

    Mike Kelley
    date not known
  • Harem #4

    Mike Kelley
    date not known
  • Harem #15

    Mike Kelley
    date not known
  • Harem #5

    Mike Kelley
    date not known
  • Harem #10

    Mike Kelley
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