Peter Halley

Peter Halley is an American artist born in 1953 in New York City. He is known for his bold, geometric paintings that explore the relationship between human beings and the technological landscape.

Halley’s work often features brightly colored shapes and lines, which are arranged in a grid-like pattern. These compositions reflect his interest in the concept of confinement and the ways in which people are constrained by societal structures.

In the 1980s, Halley emerged as a prominent figure in the Neo-Conceptualist movement, which sought to break down the barriers between art and everyday life. He became known for his use of industrial materials, including fluorescent paint, and for his interest in the language of commercial signage.

Halley’s work has been exhibited at many major museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and the Venice Biennale.

In addition to his work as an artist, Halley is also a writer and critic. He has published numerous essays on art and culture, and has served as the publisher and editor of Index magazine since 1996.

Halley is currently based in New York City, where he continues to create groundbreaking artwork that challenges the traditional boundaries of painting and sculpture.