Mike Kelley

Published in 2008 by Sammlung Goetz, this volume serves as a comprehensive catalog for the expansive collection of works by the late American artist Mike Kelley held by the Munich-based institution. The book was produced to coincide with the ongoing exhibition and preservation efforts of Ingvild Goetz, who began acquiring Kelley’s provocative, multi-disciplinary works during the 1990s when his influence on the contemporary art scene was firmly established.

The design of the publication reflects the aesthetic of Kelley’s own practice, which frequently utilized themes of popular culture, suppressed memory, and subverted domesticity. By documenting pieces such as his iconic stuffed animal installations and sculptural assemblages, the book provides critical context for his deconstruction of American middle-class social structures. It was received as a essential scholarly resource for understanding the depth of Kelley’s conceptual rigor and the specific trajectory of his career during the transition into the 21st century.