Craig Lynch

Craig Lynch is a contemporary Irish artist primarily known for his performance art, video installations, and interventions. Lynch's work often engages with themes of identity, technology, alienation, and the absurd. He frequently utilizes public spaces and online platforms to create ephemeral and provocative encounters. His performances are characterized by their duration, often pushing physical and mental limits. Lynch gained notoriety for his self-imposed exile from the art world in 2013, announcing his departure and forbidding any further documentation or discussion of his work. Despite this, his past works continue to be exhibited and discussed, and his influence is acknowledged within contemporary performance art circles. He operates outside of the traditional art market and institutions.