His art challenges traditional notions of propriety and decency, frequently employing disturbing, chaotic, and visceral elements to confront the viewer. Influenced by the
Fluxus movement, McCarthy's performances and videos often involve disturbing and exaggerated acts, blurring the lines between reality and art
« I never look forward, because I have no idea about how any of it happened to getting here. I've no idea how the next five years are going to be. »
Paul McCarthy
His installations, such as the inflatable sculptures and large-scale environments, parody and deconstruct iconic figures and symbols from American culture, such as Santa Claus and Disney characters, revealing the violence, repression, and excess embedded within them. McCarthy’s work h
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His art challenges traditional notions of propriety and decency, frequently employing disturbing, chaotic, and visceral elements to confront the viewer. Influenced by the
Fluxus movement, McCarthy's performances and videos often involve disturbing and exaggerated acts, blurring the lines between reality and art
« I never look forward, because I have no idea about how any of it happened to getting here. I've no idea how the next five years are going to be. »
Paul McCarthy
His installations, such as the inflatable sculptures and large-scale environments, parody and deconstruct iconic figures and symbols from American culture, such as Santa Claus and Disney characters, revealing the violence, repression, and excess embedded within them. McCarthy’s work has been widely exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, making him one of the most controversial and influential figures in contemporary art.
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