Eric Wesley facts for kids

Eric Wesley (born in 1973) is an American artist. He was born in Los Angeles, California. He still lives and works there today. His art has been shown in galleries all over the world. It has also been featured in big museums. These include the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles and the Foundation Morra Greco in Naples, Italy.

Wesley's art has also been part of group shows. These were held at places like the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. His work has traveled to the Musée d’Art Contemporain in Bordeaux, France. It has also been seen at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. Other famous places include P.S.1 and The Whitney in New York. His art was also shown at the Studio Museum in Harlem.

Eric Wesley also helped start something special. It's called the Mountain School of Art (MSA) in Los Angeles, California.

His Education and Learning

Eric Wesley went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from this university.

Where You Can See His Art

Eric Wesley's artworks have been shown in many places. These are called exhibitions. He has had shows where only his art was featured. These are called solo exhibitions. He has also been part of shows with other artists. These are called group exhibitions.

Solo Art Shows

His solo shows have taken place in many cities. These include New York, Los Angeles, and London.

• In 2012, he had a show at Bortolami in New York.
• In 2011, his show "The Same ‘Ol New Frontier" was in Los Angeles.
• In 2010, he showed "D’Carts Blanche and New Paintings" in New York.
• In 2007, he had shows in New York and Naples, Italy.
• In 2006, his art was shown in Germany and Italy. He also had a special show at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.
• In 2004, his art was seen in Miami and Los Angeles.
• In 2003, he had a show called "Jeans Theory" in Basel, Switzerland.
• In 2002, his art was shown in New York and Italy.

Group Art Shows

Eric Wesley has also been part of many group exhibitions. His art has traveled to museums and galleries around the world.

• In 2011, he was part of "Making Histories" in Amsterdam.
• In 2010, his art was in "The Artist's Museum" in Los Angeles. It was also shown in Mexico.
• In 2009, he was part of "Second Nature" at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.
• In 2008, his art was shown in France and Italy. It was also seen in New York.
• In 2007, he participated in the Prague Biennial in the Czech Republic.
• In 2006, his art was in "Alien Nation" in London. It was also part of "The Gold Standard" in New York.
• In 2004, he was part of the Whitney Biennial in New York. This is a very important art show.
• In 2003, his art was shown in Los Angeles, Scotland, and Mexico.
• In 2001, he was part of "Freestyle" at the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York. His art was also shown in Germany and New Zealand.