Mike Kelley, influential L.A. artist, dies at 57

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AP LOS ANGELES — Police say contemporary artist Mike Kelley has been found dead in his Los Angeles area home. South Pasadena Police Sgt. Robert Bartl says it appears Kelley committed suicide Tuesday. A family friend who was concerned about Kelley went

Artist Mike Kelley has passed away at his home in Los Angeles, having apparently taken his own life. The tragic news was confirmed to BLOUIN ARTINFO by Helene Winer, of New York's Metro Pictures gallery, a long-time.

Artist Mike Kelley has passed away at his home in Los Angeles, having apparently taken his own life. The tragic news was confirmed to BLOUIN ARTINFO by Helene Winer, of New York's Metro Pictures gallery, a long-time.

1 2012 at 2:20 PM ​Mike Kelley was a contemporary American artist who was known for his collaborations in collage, textile, found object assemblages, and performances. He was a student of John Baldessari, and his work is included in The Phoenix Art

1 2012 at 2:20 PM ​Mike Kelley was a contemporary American artist who was known for his collaborations in collage, textile, found object assemblages, and performances. He was a student of John Baldessari, and his work is included in The Phoenix Art