Billy Conklin

* 1976 in Leeds / United Kingdom
lives and works in Detroit / United States, London / United Kingdom

Billy Conklin is a British artist, one of the so-called second generation Young British Artists (YBAs). Although several early exhibitions caused Conklin to be well known in art circles, he was largely unknown until he appeared before the public on a BBC television program. It was a South Bank production that visited young artist's studios. Conklin was completely drunk at the time, repeatedly saying he wanted his "telly" back and brandishing what turned out to be a starter's gun.

It seems he drunkenly thought the television crew was from his cable company.... It all ended with Conklin pushing a grip through a plate glass window. Although no one was injured, the incident secured Conklin's career.

[Quelle: http://jefbourgeau.com]