Paul McCarthy
Paul McCarthy, born in Salt Lake City in 1945, lives and works in Los Angeles, California. McCarthy is one of the most renowned and influential artists of his generation. His art is visceral, humorous and disturbing, dealing with the hidden,
darker side of western culture. He has worked in a wide range of media but is best known for his performance-based videos and video installations, and for his sculptures. Recent solo exhibitions include LaLa Land Parody Paradise, Haus der Kunst, Munich, Whitechapel Art Gallery, London 2005-2006, Brain Box Dream Box, Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven 2004, CAC Malaga, Piccadilly Circus, Hauser & Wirth Gallery, London, Paul McCarthy at Tate Modern, London, 2003, and Paul McCarthy — Clean Thoughts, Luhring Augustine, New York.
- Books by Paul McCarthy
- Head Shop. Shop Head — Paul McCarthy, Works 1966–2006
- Inflated Histories
- Vol. 1: Piccadilly Circus/Vol. 2: Bunker Basement
- Other artists
