RIP Mike Kelley

Mike Kelley passed away today. I was first introduced to Kelley's work from his collaborations with Paul McCarthy, which were a huge inspiration during my undergrad years. It is another sad day for the art world.



Here is what ArtInfo has to say:

Artist Mike Kelley has passed away at his home in Los Angeles, having apparently taken his own life. The tragic news was confirmed to BLOUIN ARTINFO by Helene Winer, of New York's Metro Pictures gallery, a long-time associate of the artist. 

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Arrested Motion has a great article on Kelley's passing here.