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Mike Kelley Ghost and Spirit

Until 9 March 2025

Free for Members

The first major UK exhibition of American artist Mike Kelley

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Discover the elaborate, provocative and imaginary worlds created by experimental artist Mike Kelley.

From the late 1970s to 2012, Kelley made a diverse body of work using drawing, collage, performance, found objects, and video.

Spanning Kelley’s entire career, the exhibition features his breakthrough 'craft' sculptures made from textile and plush toys through to his multi-media installations such as Day Is Done.

Drawing on references from popular and underground culture, literature, and philosophy, Kelley explores how the roles we play in society are entangled with historical fact and imaginary characters from the films and images we consume.

Over a decade since his passing, Kelley’s reflections on identity and memory continue to resonate.

Organised by Tate Modern in collaboration with Bourse de Commerce, Paris, K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Dusseldorf and Moderna Museet, Stockholm

This Autumn our Tate Modern restaurant is celebrating Mike Kelley: Ghost and Spirit. Our new Head Chef, Chris Gillard, has created a special menu inspired by Mike Kelley’s inventive approach to art. Drawing on the rich cultural landscape of Kelley’s Detroit roots, the menu reflects iconic American flavours and traditions, reimagined through a contemporary lens to celebrate both his artistic vision and the culinary heritage of the region. Tate Members get 25% off the Mike Kelley food menu throughout October. Not a Tate Member? Sign up here

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