John Russell works across installation, text, performance, and film. As a pivotal figure, he co-founded the artist collective known as BANK in 1990, actively contributing through the 90s with over fifty exhibits, events, and numerous literary contributions. After departing from BANK in January 2000, Russell's endeavors have encompassed both solo and collaborative efforts, culminating in exhibitions, curatorial projects, and an innovative approach to artist publications. A standout example of this approach is the collectively authored Frozen Tears trilogy. This series bridges the divide between mainstream best-sellers and the horror genre, incorporating contributions from notable figures such as Art & Language, Ulrike Meinhof, Lucie McKenzie, and Fabienne Audéoud. Additionally, Russell's visual artworks often exhibit a dualistic strategy. While ostensibly appearing as easily interpretable art, they continuously challenge and disrupt the viewer's engagement with the image, skillfully navigating meaning and evoking a sense of alienation. 

High Art

London

Glasgow International

Glasgow

New York City

Art New York

Berlin

Sandy Brown

Noah Klink

Paris

Crèvecoeur

Emalin

Los Angeles

Château Shatto

White Columns

Flowers Gallery

Bridget Donahue

San Francisco

Sf Camerawork

Cabinet

Gallery of Modern Art

Zürich

Kunsthalle Zurich

Dublin

Imma - Irish Museum of Modern Art

Tate Britain

ICA London

Royal Academy of Arts

Victoria & Albert Museum

Petit Palais

Miami

Locust Projects

MoMA

Graz

Kunsthaus Graz

South London Gallery

Annandale-On-Hudson

Ccs Bard

Lyon

Musée D'Art Contemporain De Lyon

Walker Art Gallery

Cca Wattis Institute For Contemporary Arts

Porto

Serralves Museum

Birmingham

Ikon Gallery

John Russell

Angel Burst 2

Angel Burst 1

The Floor

Diamond composition 1: Angel of arrival

Diamond composition 2: Angel of arrival

Diamond composition 3: Angel of arrival