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Stephen Willats Stephen Willats, British b.1943 - Untitled, 1995; gouache and graphite on paper, signed with initials and dated lower right 'SW 95', 68 x 101 cm (ARR) Note: Stephen Willats is a seminal figure in British conceptual art. His work focuses on the intersection of art, sociology, and science. Through a diverse range of media including sculpture, photography, installation, furniture and clothing, Willats investigates how societal structures influence individual behavior, often inviting audience participation to blur the boundaries between observer and observed. Through these interdisciplinary approaches and community collaboration, Willats continues to challenge perceptions of art's role in shaping our understanding of the world. In 1965 Willats founded the magazine 'Control', encouraging discussions surrounding artist practices. The magazine has documented the works and ideas of many artists including Helen Chadwick, Tony Cragg and Anish Kapoor. The magazine is still in publication today. Earlier this year Victoria Miro exhibited ‘Stephen Willats: Time Tumbler’ which brought important works from the 1970s together with more recent works, celebrating Willats' eightieth birthday and his long-standing relationship with the gallery. His works are held in the collections of the Tate, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Henry Moore Institute.