MICHAEL SMITH on view at MoMA | Collection: 1970s–Present

Michael Smith
My First Photograph, 1972
Black and white photograph
Michael Smith, Installation view, Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth," Greene Naftali, New York, 2015
Michael Smith
Excuse me!?!...I’m looking for the “Fountain of Youth,”, 2015
Haute lisse, hand woven tapestry, 100% wool
117 1/2 x 168 inches (298.5 x 426.7 cm)
Michael Smith
Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth,": A Ballet in Three Acts, 2015
Video
Duration: 20:27 minutes
Michael Smith, Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth,": A Ballet in Three Acts, 2015 (still)
Michael Smith
KidZania, Experience No.2: The Approach, 2015
C-print
Image: 22 1/4 x 33 1/2 inches (56.5 x 85.1 cm)
Frame: 23 1/4 x 34 1/2 inches (59.1 x 87.6 cm)
Michael Smith
KidZania, Experience No.2: Waiting, 2015
C-print
Image: 22 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches (57.2 x 86.6 cm)
Frame: 23 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches (59.7 x 85.1 cm)
Michael Smith
KidZania, Experience No.2: Emergency, 2015
C-print
Image: 22 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches (57.2 x 82.6 cm)
Frame: 23 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches (59.7 x 85.1 cm)
Installation view, Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth," Greene Naftali, New York, 2015
Michael Smith
Memory Lane, 2015 (detail)
12 screen printed cotton pennants, 6 channel video (looped)
Dimensions variable
Michael Smith, Installation view, Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth," Greene Naftali, New York, 2015
Michael Smith
The Most Boring Day in Modern History, 2015
Ink and watercolor on paper
Paper: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (16.5 x 24.1 cm)
Frame: 9 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches (24.8 x 31.8 cm)
Michael Smith
Water Cooler Bylaws, 2015
Ink and watercolor on paper
Paper: 12 x 9 inches (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Frame: 15 x 12 inches (38.1 x 30.5 cm)
Michael Smith, Installation view, Glasgow International, Tramway, Glasgow, 2014
Michael Smith, Installation view, Glasgow International, Tramway, Glasgow, 2014
Michael Smith, Installation view, Glasgow International, Tramway, Glasgow, 2014
Michael Smith
ITEA, 1994 (with Jim Hinchee) / 2011 (with Jill Pangallo)
Mixed media installation
97 x 98 x 60 inches (246.4 x 248.9 x 152.4 cm)
Michael Smith
ITEA, 1994 (with Jim Hinchee) / 2011 (with Jill Pangallo) (detail)
Mixed media installation
97 x 98 x 60 inches (246.4 x 248.9 x 152.4 cm)
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Mike Kelley)
A Voyage of Growth and Discovery, 2009
Installation view, Sculpture Center, Queens, 2009
A Voyage of Growth and Discovery (in collaboration with Mike Kelley), 2009 (Production still)
Michael Smith and Joshua White
Take off your Pants, 2005
Kinetic sculpture
101 x 97 x 97 inches (256.5 x 246.4 x 246.4 cm)
Michael Smith
Famous Quotes from Art History, 2001/2003
Installation with video
Installation view, Ellen de Bruijne Projects, Amsterdam, 2004
Michael Smith
Sears Class Portrait, Spring 2002, 2002
Photograph
10 x 13 inches (25.4 x 33 cm)
Michael Smith
Sears Class Portrait, Fall 1999, 1999
Photograph
10 x 13 inches (25.4 x 33 cm)
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Open House, New Museum, New York, 1999
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Open House, New Museum, New York, 1999
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Open House, New Museum, New York, 1999
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Mus-Co: 1969-1997, Lauren Wittels, New York, 1997
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Mus-Co: 1969-1997, Lauren Wittels, New York, 1997
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Mus-Co: 1969-1997, Lauren Wittels, New York, 1997
Michael Smith (in collaboration with William Wegman)
The World of Photography, 1986
Video (publicity still)
Michael Smith, Mike's Talent Show, 1985
Performance view, Danceteria, New York, 1985
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Alan Herman)
Government Approved Fallout Shelter/Snackbar, 1983
Installation view, Castelli Graphics, New York, 1983
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Alan Herman)
Government Approved Fallout Shelter/Snackbar, 1983
Installation view, Castelli Graphics, New York, 1983
Michael Smith
Bill Loman: Master Salesman, 1983
Performance view, The Kitchen, New York, 1983
Michael Smith, Installation view, Mike's House, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1982
Michael Smith, Installation view, Mike's House, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1982
Michael Smith
Baby Ikki, 1981
Black and white photograph
Photo: Kevin Noble
Michael Smith
Down in the Rec Room, 1980
Performance view, Castelli Graphics, New York, 1980
Michael Smith
Secret Horror, 1980
Performance view, Collective for Living Cinema, New York, 1980
Michael Smith
Secret Horror, 1980 (still)
Michael Smith
The U.S.A. Freestyle Disco Contest, 1979/2003
Matted c-print and black and white invitation
28 3/4 x 29 3/8 inches (73 x 74.6 cm)
Michael Smith
My First Photograph, 1972
Black and white photograph
Michael Smith, Installation view, Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth," Greene Naftali, New York, 2015
Michael Smith
Excuse me!?!...I’m looking for the “Fountain of Youth,”, 2015
Haute lisse, hand woven tapestry, 100% wool
117 1/2 x 168 inches (298.5 x 426.7 cm)
Michael Smith
Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth,": A Ballet in Three Acts, 2015
Video
Duration: 20:27 minutes
Michael Smith, Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth,": A Ballet in Three Acts, 2015 (still)
Michael Smith
KidZania, Experience No.2: The Approach, 2015
C-print
Image: 22 1/4 x 33 1/2 inches (56.5 x 85.1 cm)
Frame: 23 1/4 x 34 1/2 inches (59.1 x 87.6 cm)
Michael Smith
KidZania, Experience No.2: Waiting, 2015
C-print
Image: 22 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches (57.2 x 86.6 cm)
Frame: 23 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches (59.7 x 85.1 cm)
Michael Smith
KidZania, Experience No.2: Emergency, 2015
C-print
Image: 22 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches (57.2 x 82.6 cm)
Frame: 23 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches (59.7 x 85.1 cm)
Installation view, Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth," Greene Naftali, New York, 2015
Michael Smith
Memory Lane, 2015 (detail)
12 screen printed cotton pennants, 6 channel video (looped)
Dimensions variable
Michael Smith, Installation view, Excuse me!?!...I'm looking for the "Fountain of Youth," Greene Naftali, New York, 2015
Michael Smith
The Most Boring Day in Modern History, 2015
Ink and watercolor on paper
Paper: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (16.5 x 24.1 cm)
Frame: 9 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches (24.8 x 31.8 cm)
Michael Smith
Water Cooler Bylaws, 2015
Ink and watercolor on paper
Paper: 12 x 9 inches (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Frame: 15 x 12 inches (38.1 x 30.5 cm)
Michael Smith, Installation view, Glasgow International, Tramway, Glasgow, 2014
Michael Smith, Installation view, Glasgow International, Tramway, Glasgow, 2014
Michael Smith, Installation view, Glasgow International, Tramway, Glasgow, 2014
Michael Smith
ITEA, 1994 (with Jim Hinchee) / 2011 (with Jill Pangallo)
Mixed media installation
97 x 98 x 60 inches (246.4 x 248.9 x 152.4 cm)
Michael Smith
ITEA, 1994 (with Jim Hinchee) / 2011 (with Jill Pangallo) (detail)
Mixed media installation
97 x 98 x 60 inches (246.4 x 248.9 x 152.4 cm)
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Mike Kelley)
A Voyage of Growth and Discovery, 2009
Installation view, Sculpture Center, Queens, 2009
A Voyage of Growth and Discovery (in collaboration with Mike Kelley), 2009 (Production still)
Michael Smith and Joshua White
Take off your Pants, 2005
Kinetic sculpture
101 x 97 x 97 inches (256.5 x 246.4 x 246.4 cm)
Michael Smith
Famous Quotes from Art History, 2001/2003
Installation with video
Installation view, Ellen de Bruijne Projects, Amsterdam, 2004
Michael Smith
Sears Class Portrait, Spring 2002, 2002
Photograph
10 x 13 inches (25.4 x 33 cm)
Michael Smith
Sears Class Portrait, Fall 1999, 1999
Photograph
10 x 13 inches (25.4 x 33 cm)
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Open House, New Museum, New York, 1999
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Open House, New Museum, New York, 1999
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Open House, New Museum, New York, 1999
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Mus-Co: 1969-1997, Lauren Wittels, New York, 1997
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Mus-Co: 1969-1997, Lauren Wittels, New York, 1997
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Joshua White), Installation view, Mus-Co: 1969-1997, Lauren Wittels, New York, 1997
Michael Smith (in collaboration with William Wegman)
The World of Photography, 1986
Video (publicity still)
Michael Smith, Mike's Talent Show, 1985
Performance view, Danceteria, New York, 1985
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Alan Herman)
Government Approved Fallout Shelter/Snackbar, 1983
Installation view, Castelli Graphics, New York, 1983
Michael Smith (in collaboration with Alan Herman)
Government Approved Fallout Shelter/Snackbar, 1983
Installation view, Castelli Graphics, New York, 1983
Michael Smith
Bill Loman: Master Salesman, 1983
Performance view, The Kitchen, New York, 1983
Michael Smith, Installation view, Mike's House, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1982
Michael Smith, Installation view, Mike's House, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1982
Michael Smith
Baby Ikki, 1981
Black and white photograph
Photo: Kevin Noble
Michael Smith
Down in the Rec Room, 1980
Performance view, Castelli Graphics, New York, 1980
Michael Smith
Secret Horror, 1980
Performance view, Collective for Living Cinema, New York, 1980
Michael Smith
Secret Horror, 1980 (still)
Michael Smith
The U.S.A. Freestyle Disco Contest, 1979/2003
Matted c-print and black and white invitation
28 3/4 x 29 3/8 inches (73 x 74.6 cm)
Michael Smith
My First Photograph, 1972
Black and white photograph
Michael Smith lives and works in Brooklyn, New York and Austin, Texas. Recent solo exhibitions and performances include Museo Jumex, Mexico City (2018); Boca Raton Museum of Art, Florida (2018); Yale Union, Portland, Oregon (2016); Tate Modern, London (2015); Greene Naftali, New York (2015); Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, United Kingdom (2011); West of Rome, Los Angeles (2010); Sculpture Center, Long Island City, New York; and Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia (2008).
His work is in the collections of the Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Inhotim Institute, Brumadinho, Brazil; LWL Museum für Kunst und Kultur, Münster; Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Zurich; mumok, Vienna; Museion, Bolzano, Italy; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; Paley Center for Media, New York; and the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis.
MICHAEL SMITH on view at MoMA | Collection: 1970s–Present
RACHEL HARRISON, JACQUELINE HUMPHRIES, and MIKE SMITH at American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York
TONY COKES, RACHEL HARRISON, WALTER PRICE, MICHAEL SMITH, DIAMOND STINGILY
in Collection 1970s–Present
RACHEL HARRISON, JACQUELINE HUMPHRIES, and MIKE SMITH
WORKS ON PAPER
ENTERTAINMENT
baby ikki at the museum
Mike's WoRLD