Artpress Highlights Mike Kelley's Writings Ahead of French Retrospective
The latest edition of Artpress magazine spotlights the writings of Mike Kelley, aligning with his inaugural retrospective in France at the Centre Pompidou, which runs until August 5, 2013. This exhibition, previously showcased at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, is set to continue to MoMA/PS1 in New York and MoCA in Los Angeles. John C. Welchman, who edited Kelley's collected writings, delves into the variety of Kelley's textual contributions. Included in the issue is a preview of Kelley's essay "Foul Perfection: Thoughts on Caricature" (Artforum, January 1989). Welchman emphasizes that Kelley's writing is crucial for grasping his visual art, highlighting its development shaped by his teaching at Art Center College of Design. Kelley's body of work encompasses essays, scripts, and dialogues, merging art history with critical theory.
Key facts
- Artpress magazine dedicates issue to Mike Kelley's writings.
- Kelley's first retrospective in France at Centre Pompidou until August 5, 2013.
- Exhibition previously at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, later at MoMA/PS1 New York and MoCA Los Angeles.
- John C. Welchman is editor of Kelley's collected writings in the U.S.
- Issue includes preview of essay 'Foul Perfection: Thoughts on Caricature' from Artforum (1989).
- Welchman edited three volumes: 'Foul Perfection' (2003), 'Minor Histories' (2004), 'Sonic Cultures' (2005).
- Kelley's writing includes essays, performance scripts, libretti, dialogues, radio shows, and imaginary medical records.
- Kelley taught at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.
- Kelley studied at California Institute of the Arts from 1976 to 1978.
- His black-and-white 'tableaux' combining text and image emerged around 1978.
Entities
Artists
- Mike Kelley
- David Askevold
- Douglas Huebler
- John Miller
- Paul Thek
- Jim Shaw
- Jenny Holzer
- Barbara Kruger
- Joseph Kosuth
- Kandinsky
- Mondrian
- Malevich
Institutions
- Centre Pompidou
- Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
- MoMA/PS1
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Los Angeles
- Art Center College of Design
- California Institute of the Arts
- Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts
- University of California, San Diego
- Mamco Geneva
- MIT Press
- Les Presses du Réel
- JRP|Ringier
- Artforum
- artpress
Locations
- France
- Paris
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- Pasadena
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Detroit
- San Diego
Sources
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