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Mike Nelson

born 1967

Hallucinogenic Moose (from Master of Reality) 1997
© Mike Nelson, courtesy Matt’s Gallery, London
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Biography

Michael Nelson (born 20 August 1967) is a contemporary British installation artist. He represented Britain at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011. Nelson has twice been nominated for the Turner Prize: first in 2001 (that year the prize was won by Martin Creed), and again in 2007 (when the winner was Mark Wallinger).

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  • Heroin Room, (The Coral Reef) 2000

    Mike Nelson
    2007
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  • The Coral Reef

    Mike Nelson
    2000
  • The Asset Strippers (The Witness)

    Mike Nelson
    2019
  • The Asset Strippers (Heygate stack, equivalent for a lost estate)

    Mike Nelson
    2019
  • The Asset Strippers (Elephant)

    Mike Nelson
    2019
    On display at Tate Britain part of Modern and Contemporary British Art
  • Amnesiac Beach Fire (from Master of Reality)

    Mike Nelson
    1997
  • Hallucinogenic Moose (from Master of Reality)

    Mike Nelson
    1997

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    Venice Biennale 2011: Mike Nelson at the British Pavilion

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