Exploring the Provocative Artistry and Controversy in Tyler Shields’ Works

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Tyler Shields, an American artist known for his provocative and audacious photography featuring acts of violence, was born on April 29, 1982.

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In June 2017, his work caused controversy when he captured comedian Kathy Griffin posing with a prop resembling the severed head of Donald Trump.

Shields, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, had a successful career in sports, competing professionally in vert inline skating. This included his participation in the X Games in 1999 and 2000, as well as a tour alongside Tony Hawk in 2003.

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Fraser Kee Scott from A Gallery greatly influenced Shields’ photography journey. Shields credited Scott for discovering him on MySpace. His work gained public attention in 2009 when a photoshoot with The Vampire Diaries cast led to the arrest and charges of disorderly conduct for some members.

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Shields’ photography has been showcased in numerous exhibitions. His 2016 photos of Colton Haynes and Emily Bett were featured in Vanity Fair. His 2015 series “Historical Fiction” included a picture of a black man hanging a KKK member, while his 2014 series, Provocateur, involved an alligator biting a crocodile bag. Critics, such as art critic Paddy Johnson and writer/photographer Jamie Lee Curtis Taete, have accused Shields of plagiarizing others’ ideas.

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