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Recognition
The Artist was highlighted in an article in ArtMajeur Magazine
Biography
Adam McEwen, born in 1965 in London, England, is a contemporary British artist renowned for his conceptual works that blur the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and installation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Christ Church, Oxford, in 1987, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts in 1991.
Before fully dedicating himself to art, McEwen worked as an obituary writer for The Daily Telegraph in London. This experience profoundly influenced his later artistic endeavors, leading him to create fictional obituaries for living individuals such as Bill Clinton and Jeff Koons. These works challenge perceptions of reality and fiction, prompting viewers to contemplate the transient nature of life and fame.
In 2000, at the age of 35, McEwen relocated to New York City to further his artistic career. His oeuvre is characterized by a melancholic undertone, often employing familiar objects and formats to evoke introspection. Notably, he has created monochromatic paintings featuring chewed gum adhered to the canvas and text message artworks that transform everyday communications into poetic expressions.
McEwen's work has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibitions at The Modern Institute in Glasgow, Museo Civico Diocesano di Santa Maria dei Servi in Città della Pieve, and the Aspen Art Museum in Colorado. His pieces are part of esteemed public collections such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, and the Rubell Family Collection in Miami.
In addition to his artistic practice, McEwen has curated several exhibitions, including "Power, Corruption and Lies" and "Fresh Hell" at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. He continues to live and work in New York City, contributing to the contemporary art discourse with his thought-provoking and introspective works.
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Nationality:
UNITED KINGDOM
- Date of birth : 1965
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- Groups: Contemporary British Artists