* 1968 in Wakefield, England. Lives and works in London and Alicudi, Italy
British artist
Known for: Minimal architectural interventions
Art historical context: Contemporary conceptual art, Minimal art
Exhibited works
Work No. 227: The Lights Going On and Off, 2001 / 2007. 1st | A |
The work consists of an empty room in which the lights go on and off every five seconds. It was exhibited in 2001 at the Tate Britain, London, and in 2007 at MoMA in New York. Martin Creed won the Turner Prize in 2001 for this piece. | |
Work No. 270: The Lights Off, 2001. 1st | A | Installation. Materials variable, dimensions variable. | |
Links Martincreed.com | Hauser & Wirth gallery | Gavin Brown's enterprise gallery | Galleria Lorcan O'Neill Roma | Tate Gallery | 'Nothing' by Creed's Band Owada
Credits All reproductions © Martin Creed |