Mat Collishaw

Mat Collishaw is a leading figure in contemporary British art who emerged in the 1980s with the Young British Artists and has since gained international recognition. His work explores themes of mortality, beauty, environmental damage and humanity’s relationship with nature and technology, combining visceral impact with conceptual depth across film, sculpture, photography, sound and installation. He creates immersive environments in which classical music plays a central role, functioning as a structural element rather than accompaniment, whether in soundscapes or live performance.