Martin Creed

(British, born 1968)

Martin Creed is a contemporary British artist known for his installations that incorporate vernacular objects such as balloons. Often purposefully irritating to his audience, Creed creates works that make people reconsider their understanding of art. “I think that the best things get under people's skin, make them remember them,” he has said. Born on October 21, 1968 in Wakefield, United Kingdom, he grew up in the city of Glasgow in Scotland. The artist studied painting at the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1986 to 1990. After finishing school, he became disillusioned with painting, believing it be a limited means of expression, and stopped for a number of years. Since then, he has produced numerous show featuring paintings and provocative installation works. In addition to his career as an artist, Creed fronts a rock band, Owada. Formed in 1994, the group performs internationally and plays a part in some of his works. The artist currently lives and works in London, United Kingdom. Today, his works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh, and the Tate Gallery in London, among others.

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Martin Creed Artworks

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Martin Creed (166 results)
Work No. 261 (THINGS), 2001

Martin Creed

Work No. 261 (THINGS), 2001

Sale Date: July 3, 2014

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Work No. 1493

Martin Creed

Work No. 1493

Sale Date: July 2, 2014

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Work No. 127: The lights going on and off, 1995

Martin Creed

Work No. 127: The lights going on and off, 1995

Sale Date: July 1, 2014

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Work no. 217 (The whole world + the work =..., 1999

Martin Creed

Work no. 217 (The whole world + the work =..., 1999

Sale Date: July 1, 2014

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Work No. 153, 1996

Martin Creed

Work No. 153, 1996

Sale Date: June 27, 2014

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Work No. 152, 1996

Martin Creed

Work No. 152, 1996

Sale Date: June 27, 2014

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Work 78, 1993

Martin Creed

Work 78, 1993

Sale Date: June 27, 2014

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CHICAGO (Work #1370), 2012

Martin Creed

CHICAGO (Work #1370), 2012

Sale Date: June 12, 2014

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WORK #1560, 2013

Martin Creed

WORK #1560, 2013

Sale Date: June 12, 2014

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Work No. 1370: Chicago, 2012

Martin Creed

Work No. 1370: Chicago, 2012

Sale Date: May 17, 2014

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Work No. 287 (Feelings), 2004

Martin Creed

Work No. 287 (Feelings), 2004

Sale Date: February 14, 2014

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CHICAGO (Work #1370), 2012

Martin Creed

CHICAGO (Work #1370), 2012

Sale Date: December 12, 2013

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Work No. 590 (36 parts), 2006

Martin Creed

Work No. 590 (36 parts), 2006

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Work No. 1370: Chicago, 2012

Martin Creed

Work No. 1370: Chicago, 2012

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Work No. 287 (Feelings), 2003

Martin Creed

Work No. 287 (Feelings), 2003

Sale Date: June 28, 2013

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Work 78, 1993

Martin Creed

Work 78, 1993

Sale Date: April 17, 2013

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Work 152 (Ii) Work 153 (2 works), 1996

Martin Creed

Work 152 (Ii) Work 153 (2 works), 1996

Sale Date: April 17, 2013

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Work No. 1273, 2011

Martin Creed

Work No. 1273, 2011

Sale Date: March 5, 2013

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Work No. 264 (Two protrusions from a wall)..., 2001

Martin Creed

Work No. 264 (Two protrusions from a wall)..., 2001

Sale Date: October 11, 2012

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Don't Worry, 1999

Martin Creed

Don't Worry, 1999

Sale Date: October 12, 2012

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Work No. 316 (Self Portrait Thinking), 2004

Martin Creed

Work No. 316 (Self Portrait Thinking), 2004

Sale Date: September 19, 2012

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Work no. 1273, 2011

Martin Creed

Work no. 1273, 2011

Sale Date: July 25, 2012

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Work No. 376 - People, 2004

Martin Creed

Work No. 376 - People, 2004

Sale Date: June 28, 2012

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Work No. 1144, 2011

Martin Creed

Work No. 1144, 2011

Sale Date: June 28, 2012

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