Mitchell Squire facts for kids
Mitchell Squire (born in 1958) is an American artist who creates unique art pieces. He makes sculptures, art installations (which are art pieces set up in a space), and performance art (where the artist performs for an audience). He was born in Natchez, Mississippi.
Mitchell Squire often explores culture through everyday objects he finds. He also looks at how difficult it can be to show pain through art. He is currently a professor at Iowa State University and lives in Ames, Iowa. His artworks are kept in important places like the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
One of Squire's famous art pieces is called "Gladiators." The Minneapolis Institute of Art described it. From far away, this large print looks like fancy perfume bottles. But when you look closer, the black shapes are actually targets used by law enforcement. They look like many faceless figures piled together.
Another artwork by Squire shows paper targets from a shooting range. These targets are full of bullet holes.
Mitchell Squire studied architecture at Iowa State University. He earned both his first degree (Bachelor of Arts) and a higher degree (Master of Architecture) there.
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Art Shows and Exhibitions
Solo Art Shows
Mitchell Squire has had many art shows where only his work was displayed:
- 2014 - Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Mitchell Squire: We're gonna have to do more than talk | Carver Bank, January 11 - March 29
- 2012 - London, White Cube Gallery, Mitchell Squire: Inside the White Cube, September 7 - November 11
- 2011 - New York, CUE Art Foundation, Mitchell Squire: no 'nother country, November 19 - January 14, 2012
- 2010 - Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley, Wurster Gallery, Mitchell Squire, TOYZ: and other thoughtful objects for hours of play, November 17 - December 3
- 2009 - Ann Arbor, University of Michigan, Taubman College Gallery, Mitchell Squire, TOYZ: and other thoughtful objects for hours of play, February 15 - March 29
- 2005 - Des Moines, Drake University, Anderson Gallery, Mitchell Squire: Still Life with Peaches, November 10 - December 11
Group Art Shows
He has also shown his work in exhibitions with other artists:
- 2011 - New York, New Museum, Museum as Hub: Alpha's Bet Is Not Over Yet, October 12 - December 4
Where His Art Is Kept
Mitchell Squire's art is part of the collections at these museums:
Special Prints
- Gladiators, 2013: This is a special print made by Mitchell Squire. It was published by World House Editions.
Artist Programs
- 2010 - Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Maine: Mitchell Squire participated in an artist residency here. This is a program where artists live and work in a special place for a period of time.
Awards and Honors
Mitchell Squire has received several awards for his work:
- 2010 - Midwestern Voices and Visions award: This award came from the Alliance of Artists Communities.
- 2009 - ACSA Creative Achievement Award: He received this for his course called "Craft and Crafty Action: On The Relationship Between Creativity and Mischief."
- 2005 - Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) New Faculty Teaching Award: This award recognized his teaching skills.
