Life of a Craphead

Life of a Craphead is an art duo consisting of Jon McCurley and Amy Lam, based in Toronto, Canada.[1] They have presented work at The Power Plant, Gallery TPW, Hotel MariaKapel, Department of Safety, and the Banff Centre. Their work combines art and humour.[2]

McCurley and Lam created Life of a Craphead in 2006. Their first joint performances were in comedy clubs[3] in 2006.[4] Later they began creating interactive art installations in Toronto public spaces.[5]

Life of a Craphead was the Art Gallery of Ontario's Artist-in-Residence[6] from January to March 2013. In April they organized and curated an artistic lecture and performance event entitled Trampoline Hall at the Garrison hall in Toronto.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Krishtalka, Sholem (29 March 2013). "What is Life of a Craphead? (And is it funny?)". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  2. ↑ Michaels, Sean (August 27, 2009). ""Conceptual comedy" duo turn jokes into art as "Life of a Craphead"". This. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  3. ↑ Shea, Courtney (10 April 2013). "Life of a Craphead: Artistic duo". The Grid TO. Archived from the original on 28 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  4. ↑ Cotter, Sam (19 April 2013). "Life Of A Craphead Has Fun With Fiction At The AGO". Canadian Art. Archived from the original on 28 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  5. ↑ "Don’t Touch the Red Book at Toronto Free Library". By Ashley Carter, Torontoist
  6. ↑ "Life of a Craphead". ago.net. Art Gallery of Ontario. Archived from the original on 28 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  7. ↑ "Monthly Series: Trampoline Hall at The Garrison" by Melinda M, on April 19th, 2013". Ossington Village.


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