His own artwork is often described as institutional critique or engagement -- work that grows out of the particular conditions of a museum or gallery environment. But unlike other artists grouped under that umbrella, his work was not fueled by political dogma as much as intelligence and curiosity: How will your art experience change if you alter a choice operating assumption, often in the form of a key architectural element? LA Times — LA Times
Also few words from Tom Lawson @ East of Borneo including a link to a radio interview of Chris Williams, a well known artist and Michael Asher student in late 70's at Cal Arts.
From my own collection, here is a work by Michael Asher, "Michael Asher Lobby", for the inaugural Exhibition of MoCA, then called Temporary Contemporary:
Photos by the courtesy of Orhan Ayyuce
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Michael was one of the most brilliant, check that, the most brilliant person I knew. It was his short reading-list that set me in the direction of my intellectual growth. And I thank Micheal for that.
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