Martin Firrell
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Martin Firrell (born 4 April 1963)[1] is a British public artist.[2]
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Martin Firrell | |
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Born | (1963-04-04) 4 April 1963 (age 61) |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Text-based art in public space |
Notable work | The Question Mark Inside, St Paul's Cathedral; Complete Hero, with the Household Division of the British Army |
Style | political, protest and humanist art |
Spouse | Moon Laramie (2013 – present) |
Website | www |
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Firrell uses language to engage directly with the public, provoking dialogue, usually about aspects of marginalisation, equality and equitable social organisation. The artist's reported aim is 'making the world more humane'.[3]
He is one of a trio of artists (with Jenny Holzer and Barbara Kruger) known for socially engaged public art practice where text is foundational and central to that practice.[4]
His work has been summarised as "art as debate".[5]