Whitaker Malem, 3/14/23 – SAIC's Visiting Artists Program

Patrick Whitaker and Keir Malem have been together professionally and personally for more than 35 years. Renowned for their leatherwork, the self-proclaimed “pop artisans” have spent more than three decades obsessing over the human form and crafting what they describe as body-based sculptures that occupy the fantastic realm between art, fashion, and costume. Their influence on popular culture encompasses various creative fields and has led to involvement with many leading visionaries. Presented in partnership with SAIC’s Fashion Council and the Penny Stamps Speaker Series at the University of Michigan.