Marcus Harvey

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View works. Marcus Harvey, Maggie, 2016
Maggie, 2016
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Marcus Harvey is an esteemed British artist, celebrated for his innovative approach to art that merges painting, sculpture, and photography. Born in 1963, Harvey has achieved acclaim for his thought-provoking works, such as "Myra," which cemented his status in the art world. His exploration of British identity and history through a mix of media has made his pieces highly collectable. Harvey's ability to challenge and captivate audiences has solidified his reputation as a pivotal figure in contemporary art.
 

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Biography
View works. Marcus Harvey, Maggie, 2016
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Though Marcus Harvey gained recognition when his painting of serial killer Myra Hindley was included in the 'Sensation' exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London (1997), and has since been classed as a Young British Artist (YBA), he is driven by his enduring interest in materials and technique, not shock value. Since the YBAs came to prominence, he has remained under the radar, pursuing painting and sculpture, and, more recently, the crossover between them.

 

As he explains: 'There is a [kind of] painting that releases a charge that goes to your thumb. It makes you want to pull the painting into the world. And there are sculptures whose fluidity make you want to celebrate the urge to paint.' Working figuratively, and with subjects ranging from porn to politics, Harvey foregrounds the lush physicality of art making in everything he produces.