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Selected Works12

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1984
Know Nothing and If You Don't Want to Know the Definition Don't Open the Dictionary (from the Sublime)
Know Nothing and If You Don't Want to Know the Definition Don't Open the Dictionary (from the Sublime)
1984
Kappa, Pond of Desire
Kappa, Pond of Desire
1984
The Missing Leg
The Missing Leg
1984
Study for Satan's Nostrils
Study for Satan's Nostrils
1989
Double Figure (Polka Dot)
Double Figure (Polka Dot)
1990
MEMORY WARE FLAT #12
MEMORY WARE FLAT #12
2001
Memory Ware Flat #42
Memory Ware Flat #42
2003
Graphic Layout 2
Graphic Layout 2
2004
Ghoul #3
Ghoul #3
2005
Cowboy Snowman
Cowboy Snowman
2005
Lenticular 13
Lenticular 13
2007
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The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts (MKFA) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Infinite Expansion Grants (IEG), awarding funding to nine cont…
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Detroit's Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAD) has reopened after an eight-month closure for construction, unveiling four new exhibitions as part of its…
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Abstract painter James Hayward, known for his monochromatic oil and wax impasto works, died last week at age 82. A legendary figure in the LA art scen…
obituaryApr 24, 2026
NEON, the Athens-based contemporary art initiative founded by collector Dimitris Daskalopoulos, will conclude its activities later this year after 14 …
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James Hayward, a West Coast painter known for his thickly applied monochrome abstractions, died on April 16 at the age of 82. His work, which develope…
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Digital art giants Artnet and Artsy have implemented significant layoffs following their recent merger under the investment firm Beowolff Capital. The…
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The group exhibition "Desperate, Scared, But Social" at the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art (Langson IMCA) explores the complexities of …
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ArtReview's editors have selected nine notable exhibitions opening globally in April 2026, highlighting shows that explore materiality, memory, and po…
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The global art calendar for April 2026 features a diverse array of exhibitions ranging from indigenous-led material studies in Los Angeles to a histor…
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The article profiles Marta, a prominent art dealer in Los Angeles, highlighting her recent activities and influence within the contemporary art scene.…
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Clémentine Bruno’s artistic practice explores the tension between presence and absence, treating the canvas as a site of temporal layers rather than a…
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The article focuses on the curatorial approach and artistic ethos of the 2025 edition of the 'Made in L.A.' biennial, highlighting how artists are act…
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The article is an interview with artist Kelly Wall, conducted by Olivia Gauthier, published in the February 2026 issue of Contemporary Art Review LA. …
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The article "Art as Memorial in Lotusland" by Aleina Grace Edwards appears in the February 2026 issue of Contemporary Art Review LA (CARLA). It is par…
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A major group exhibition titled *Pharmakon* has opened at Galerie Chantal Crousel in Paris, featuring works by over twenty international artists. The …
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Los Angeles boasts a dense museum landscape that reflects the city's unique architectural history and commitment to contemporary art. This guide highl…
exhibitionsFeb 27, 2026
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Los Angeles has acquired "Unmanned Drone" (2023), a significant bronze sculpture by Kara Walker. The work was cr…
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The School of Art at Ball State University is hosting its 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition at the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. This competitiv…
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Curator and artist Kyle Herrington will deliver a juror's talk for the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition at Ball State University on February 20, 202…
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The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin in Milan, Italy, with an opening ceremony featuring Mariah Carey at San Siro Stadium. While most events take…
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Past Exhibitions8

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Mike Kelley: Day Is Done

Mike Kelley

Feb 5, 2026 — Feb 8, 2026

Mike Kelley Singles’ Mixer

Mike Kelley

17 White St, New York, NY 10013, United States

Nov 4, 2017 — Jan 28, 2018

Mike Kelley Shaped Paintings

Mike Kelley

20 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Apr 21, 2016 — Jun 25, 2016

Mike Kelley Reconstructed History

Mike Kelley

20 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Sep 11, 2014 — Oct 25, 2014

Mike Kelley Memory Ware Flats

Mike Kelley

2 Av. Matignon, 75008 Paris, France

Sep 13, 2012 — Oct 20, 2012

Mike Kelley Arenas

Mike Kelley

2 Av. Matignon, 75008 Paris, France

May 6, 2010 — Jun 25, 2010

The Poetry of Form

Mike Kelley

30 Rue Beaubourg, 75003 Paris, France

Sep 12, 2002 — Oct 16, 2002

Mike Kelley Selected Works from 1982-1990

Mike Kelley

2 Av. Matignon, 75008 Paris, France

Mar 15, 2002 — Apr 22, 2002

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