Michael Landy

London, United Kingdom

Art Medium

Drawing Installation Art Performance Art

Art Style

Conceptual Figurative

About the Artist

Michael Landy is a highly acclaimed British artist and a key figure of the Young British Artists (YBA) movement, renowned for his conceptually rigorous and often performative works. His practice profoundly critiques consumerism, material possessions, and systems of value. Landy is perhaps best known for his monumental project "Break Down" (2001), in which he systematically cataloged and destroyed all 7,227 of his possessions. His art explores themes of obsession, waste, and the transience of objects and identity. Landy's work is characterized by its meticulous planning and execution, inviting viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about consumer society, personal attachment, and the nature of ownership.