Mike Mills

Mike Mills has done so many different types of work it’s hard to imagine how it all comes out of the same person. As a graphic artist he’s designed album covers for Sonic Youth and The Beastie Boys, he’s also designed scarves and skateboards. He’s created music videos for Yoko Ono, Moby, and Pulp, and commercials for Nike and Old Spice. His artwork has appeared in museums in the US and Europe, and his feature movies include Thumbsucker, Beginners, and his Oscar-nominated film 20th Century Women.

Debbie talks to artist and filmmaker Mike Mills about his career and his formative influences. “The biggest influence on my life were my parents dinner parties.”

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