Dan Rees (artist)

Dan Rees is a Welsh artist known for his conceptual and sculptural works that often engage with institutional critique, the history of art, and socio-political themes. Born in Swansea, Wales, Rees studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London.

Rees's practice often involves interventions within existing spaces and systems, highlighting their underlying structures and power dynamics. His work frequently incorporates mundane materials, such as found objects, photographs, and printed matter, transforming them into artworks that invite reflection on their original context and purpose.

Notable aspects of Rees's artistic approach include his use of appropriation and recontextualization, as well as his exploration of the relationship between art, commerce, and social space. He has exhibited internationally in galleries and museums. He frequently produces works that explore the gallery setting as a space of transaction and spectacle.