Mike Kelley (artist)

Michael Kelley 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."

27 October 1954

Born on the same birth date (27 October 1954): Chris Tavaré • Jan Duursema

Born on the same birth day (27 October): Catherine of Valois • David Hazeltine • Jack Carson • Jane Connell • Nawal El Saadawi • Oktovianus Maniani • Robert Picardo • Sririta Jensen Narongdej • Taejo of Joseon • Yi Jianlian

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