Michiel ten Bokum

Michiel ten Bokum is based in the Netherlands and studied Fine Art at the Akademie voor Kunst en Vormgeving, Den Bosch and at De Ateliers, Amsterdam. He works with painting, drawing and sculpture.

The overall theme of his work is propelled by his personal obsessions with humour, self-mockery, and expressions which shapes his ideas. A leitmotif in the practice of Michiel is his never-ceasing anthropologic interest in the social structures of the local and global communities. A gritty mix of fine art and twisted pop culture, his work delves deep into the intricate social structures of both local and global figures, fueled by an unyielding anthropological curiosity. His work reflects an obvious love for underdogs and outsiders. Through his unique lens, Michiel explores societal taboos, infusing his paintings and objects with a raw, politically provocative edge.