Introduction
Matthew Barney (born March 25, 1967) is an American contemporary artist who works in the fields of sculpture, film, photography and drawing, and whose works explore intertwining connections between geography, biology, geology and mythology, as well as themes of conflict and failure. His early pieces were sculptural installations combined with performance and video. Between 1994 and 2002, he created The Cremaster Cycle, a series of five films described by Jonathan Jones in The Guardian as "one of the most imaginative and brilliant achievements in the history of avant-garde cinema." He is also known for Drawing Restraint 9 (2005) and River of Fundament (2014), as well as his past relationship with Icelandic musician Björk.
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Introduction
Known for his highly symbolic, visually lush films such as the 'Cremaster' series. Included in the 1995 Whitney Biennial and the 1993 Venice Biennale. American artist, NYC.
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Actor, Installation Artist, Performance Artist, Sculptor, Video Artist
Name
Matthew Barney
Ulan
500114761
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