Ryan MICHAEL KELLY
Ryan Michael Kelly graduated from The School of Visual Arts, New York City in 2004. Ryan majored in photography earning his B.A. and was awarded the Le Book 2004 prize. After graduating Ryan began shooting fashion editorials for Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Elle's International editions. In no time he began shooting for some of the worlds biggest brands including Nike, Maybeline, Pantene, Bloomingdales and many others. During the pandemic Ryan decided to close his photography studio in Brooklyn and relocate to the gulf coast of Florida and begin his painting career. Ryan currently lives in Venice, Florida, with his wife Lauren and dog Douglas. He now plans to make his life long dream of being a full time painter come true.
EXHIBITION LIST
2024
UNTITLED SHOW mixed works presented by Waterworks Sarasota, Sarasota FL, August util September. Solo Exhibition.
UNTITLED SHOW Skulls and Hair inspired works presented by Brickyard Barbers, Venice FL. Solo Exhibition.
ON DISPLAY presented by NUMBER 33 GALLERY, Venice FL June through August.
2022
THE FIGURE presented by The Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota FL, October through November. (Awarded)
2018
LOVE IS NOT ALL presented by Iron Gate East Presents. November 3rd through December 10th. Southampton, NY. Works by Meghan Boody, Patti Grabel, Ryan Michael Kelly, Jeff Muhs, and Richard Pasquarelli. www.irongateeast.com
COME AS YOU ARE presented by Suite Caroline. August 21st with no defined end date, New York, NY. Solo Exhibition.
2017
5 YEARS OF NUDES personal presentation in conjunction with Arts In Bushwick. September 22nd through the 23rd, Brooklyn, NY. A self curated solo show with over 200 works on view.
2016
THE CONTEMPORARY NUDE presented by the SE Center for Photography. March 4th through March 27th, Greensville, SC. Group Show.
2015
WALLFLOWERS presented by Suite Caroline. September 30th until August 2018, New York, NY. Solo Exhibition.
2014
ART FOR AUTISM presented by Milk Gallery. April 3rd, New York, NY. Charity benefit Auction. Group Exhibition.
2007
COLOR ME DIOR presented by Tokyo Midtown, Anniversary Exhibition with Vogue Nippon at Galleria Atrium, Tokyo Japan. August 17th through the 28th. Solo Exhibition.
CLICK CHIC : THE FINE ART OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY presented by The School of Visual Arts. September 6th through October 6th, New York, NY. Works by Roderick Angle, Guy Aroch, Maki Kawakita, Ryan Michael Kelly, Chiun-Kai Shih, and Sarah Silver.
2006
BANNED FROM TELEVISION 7 presented by The Canal Chapter May 31st through June 23rd, New York, NY. Works by Cycle, Daze, Ron English, Ryan Michael Kelly, Rammelzee, Sacha Jenkins, and Won.
2004
Mentors 2004 presented by The School of Visual Arts Mentor Show, New York City, March. Mentor : Dennis Freidman. Group Exhibition.
2000
Hidden Glenn art festival, Olathe KS, May. (Grand Prize Winner)
The Kansas City Royal, Kansas City MO. (Awarded)
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