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

Martin Creed (166 results)

Work no. 204: Half the air in a given space, 1999

Martin Creed

Work no. 204: Half the air in a given space, 1999

Sale Date: March 7, 2012

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Work no. 154: An intrusion and a protrusion..., 1996

Martin Creed

Work no. 154: An intrusion and a protrusion..., 1996

Sale Date: March 7, 2012

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Work no. 389 - Love, 2004

Martin Creed

Work no. 389 - Love, 2004

Sale Date: February 15, 2012

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Work n.233

Martin Creed

Sale Date: March 16, 2011

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Work no. 230 (Don't worry), 2000–2003

Martin Creed

Work no. 230 (Don't worry), 2000–2003

Sale Date: February 18, 2011

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Fuck off, 2000

Martin Creed

Fuck off, 2000

Sale Date: December 15, 2010

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Work no. 134: Largo, larghetto, adagio,..., 1995

Martin Creed

Work no. 134: Largo, larghetto, adagio,..., 1995

Sale Date: December 11, 2010

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Chrome and brass: work no. 33, 1990–1999

Martin Creed

Chrome and brass: work no. 33, 1990–1999

Sale Date: November 24, 2010

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Work no. 202: Half the air in a given space, 1998

Martin Creed

Work no. 202: Half the air in a given space, 1998

Sale Date: November 8, 2010

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Work No. 294 A Sheet of A5 paper crumpled..., 2003

Martin Creed

Work No. 294 A Sheet of A5 paper crumpled..., 2003

Sale Date: October 17, 2009

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Work # 220 (Don't worry), 1999–2001

Martin Creed

Work # 220 (Don't worry), 1999–2001

Sale Date: June 26, 2009

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Work no. 220 - Don't worry, 1999

Martin Creed

Work no. 220 - Don't worry, 1999

Sale Date: May 14, 2009

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Work no.751, 2007

Martin Creed

Work no.751, 2007

Sale Date: October 20, 2008

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Thirty-nine metronomes beating time, one at..., 1995

Martin Creed

Thirty-nine metronomes beating time, one at..., 1995

Sale Date: June 26, 2008

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Work no. 221 - Things, 2002

Martin Creed

Work no. 221 - Things, 2002

Sale Date: November 16, 2007

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Work no. 200 - Half the air in a given space, 1998

Martin Creed

Work no. 200 - Half the air in a given space, 1998

Sale Date: February 27, 2007

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Work no. 275 - Small things, 2001

Martin Creed

Work no. 275 - Small things, 2001

Sale Date: February 27, 2007

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30 seconds on, 30 seconds off, 1996

Martin Creed

30 seconds on, 30 seconds off, 1996

Sale Date: November 18, 2006

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One packet of blu-tack, 1994–2001

Martin Creed

One packet of blu-tack, 1994–2001

Sale Date: December 8, 2004

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Work no. 299, 2003–2003

Martin Creed

Work no. 299, 2003–2003

Sale Date: October 22, 2003

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Work no.230 (Don't worry), 2000–2000

Martin Creed

Work no.230 (Don't worry), 2000–2000

Sale Date: June 28, 2002

Auction Closed

Chrome and brass: Work no.33, 1990–1997

Martin Creed

Chrome and brass: Work no.33, 1990–1997

Sale Date: June 28, 2002

Auction Closed

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