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Previous Sales 5

Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Explosion #8 (diptych)
Explosion #8 (diptych)
$12,600
Jun 2023
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
History of Missiles #3 (diptych)
History of Missiles #3 (diptych)
$8,515
Jun 2023
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Snake River Series D Page 11
Snake River Series D Page 11
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Jan 1970
National Academy of Design Benefit Auction · Artsy
Numbers and Trees: Untitled #4
Numbers and Trees: Untitled #4, 2022
Bidding closed
Watercolor and ink on paper
LAXART Benefit Auction · Artsy
Explosion A
Explosion A, 2020
Bidding closed
Graphite on paper

For Sale 3

Brigitte March International Contemporary Art · Artsy
SUBMERGED TEXT (THE CASTLE BY FRANZ KAFKA)
SUBMERGED TEXT (THE CASTLE BY FRANZ KAFKA), 1992
For sale
Adhesive letters and numbers
Paulson Fontaine Press · Artsy
Numbers and Trees: Charleston Series 2, Tree #1, Fortune Lane
Numbers and Trees: Charleston Series 2, Tree #1, Fortune Lane, 2024
Price on request
Color aquatint, spitbite aquatint, chine collé and UV cured acrylic with printed acrylic box.
Paulson Fontaine Press · Artsy
Numbers and Trees: Charleston Series 2 Set Trees #1-6
Numbers and Trees: Charleston Series 2 Set Trees #1-6, 2024
Price on request
Color aquatint, spitbite aquatint, chine collé and UV cured acrylic with printed acrylic box.
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Market29 auction results

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Galleries2

#3 Hauser & Wirth
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#7 Galerie Max Hetzler
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Podcast Interviews2

podcasts Episode 161 – A Conversation with Charles Gaines Cerebral Women · Aug 2, 2023
Headshot ~ Photograph © 2020 Fredrik Nilsen, All Rights Reserved Ep.161 features Charles Gaines. A pivotal figure in the field of Conceptual Art, Charles Gaines’ body of work engages formulas and systems that interrogate…
 podcasts A brush with... Charles Gaines A brush with... · Jan 27, 2021
An in-depth podcast conversation on the artist's big influences, from Frantz Fanon to John Coltrane
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Publications1

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Charles Gaines
D.A.P. · 2025
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Current Exhibitions3

#3 Hauser & Wirth

Ciphering African Acacias and Supreme Court Decisions

Charles Gaines

132 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris, France

Jun 10, 2026 — Sep 8, 2026

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#126 Galerie Peter Kilchmann

Charles Gaines. Ciphering African Acacias and Supreme Court Decisions

Charles Gaines

11-13 Rue des Arquebusiers, 75003 Paris, France

Jun 10, 2026 — Sep 8, 2026

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#542 Galerie Maria Wettergren

Charles Gaines. Ciphering African Acacias and Supreme Court Decisions

Charles Gaines

121 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris, France

Jun 10, 2026 — Sep 8, 2026

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Recent News20

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The Dealers: Rajiv Menon Connects Cultures
This article from Contemporary Art Review LA profiles dealer Rajiv Menon, focusing on his role in connecting cultures through art. The piece, part of …
peopleJun 9, 2026
Mapping identity through trees and texts: Charles Gaines’ new Paris exhibition
Charles Gaines presents his first Paris exhibition, 'Ciphering African Acacias and Supreme Court Decisions', opening June 10, 2026, at Hauser & Wirth …
exhibitionsJun 9, 2026
The best exhibitions to see this summer are just a stone’s throw from the sea
The article highlights ten unmissable contemporary art exhibitions along the Mediterranean coast for summer 2026, spanning locations from Gibellina an…
exhibitionsJun 3, 2026
560 Guests, $3 Million, and a Seven-Foot-Tall Cake: Inside MOCA’s Biggest Party of the Year
On Monday night in Los Angeles, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) hosted its annual gala at the Geffen Contemporary, raising over $3 million for e…
exhibitionsJun 2, 2026
MOCA announces 2026 gala - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) has announced its 2026 annual gala, scheduled for May 30 at The Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo. The event w…
newsJun 2, 2026
Watching You, Watching Me: On Panteha Abareshi and the Spectacle of Illness
newsMay 19, 2026
The Same Dead Thing Alive: Contemporary Archives in L.A. and Beyond
newsMay 12, 2026
Summer 2026 Midnight Moment Program
Times Square Arts has announced the Summer 2026 Midnight Moment program, featuring three artists: Sonia Boyce (June), Tromarama (July), and Maia Chao …
exhibitionsMay 11, 2026
미시시피미술관 '사진과 흑인미술운동, 1955-1985'(7/25-11/8) - Lounge
The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) presents "Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985," a landmark exhibition exploring the role of photogr…
exhibitionsMay 9, 2026
MONUMENTS at MOCA and The Brick
The article reviews the exhibition "MONUMENTS" held at both MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles) and The Brick, as covered by Contemporary A…
exhibitionsMay 5, 2026
2026 Carla Art Auction is Live!
newsMay 1, 2026
Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Molly Pwerle, Galya Pwerle at Château Shatto
Château Shatto gallery in Los Angeles is presenting a group exhibition featuring works by Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Molly Pwerle, and Galya Pwerle,…
exhibitionsApr 28, 2026
KAWS | Untitled (KAWS X Mocad) (2019)
Bidding has concluded for KAWS's 2019 screenprint, *Untitled (KAWS X Mocad)*, a limited-edition work produced for the artist's solo exhibition "Alone …
marketApr 23, 2026
This influential L.A. collector bought the artists no one else would. The art world is finally catching up
Eileen Harris Norton, a foundational figure in the Los Angeles art scene, is being celebrated with a major exhibition of her collection at Hauser & Wi…
exhibitionsApr 21, 2026
Manoucher Yektai at Karma
newsApr 21, 2026
Getty Features Timeless Artifacts with ‘Photography and the Black Arts Movement 1955-1985’
The Getty Museum is hosting a comprehensive exhibition titled “Photography and the Black Arts Movement 1955-1985,” featuring over 150 works including …
exhibitionsApr 15, 2026
Desperate, Scared, But Social at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art
The group exhibition "Desperate, Scared, But Social" at the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art (Langson IMCA) explores the complexities of …
reviewApr 14, 2026
Alex Heilbron at as-is
Artist Alex Heilbron presents a solo exhibition at the Los Angeles gallery as-is. The show is featured as a lead review in the February 2026 issue of …
reviewApr 7, 2026
Eddie Kang at Gana Art Los Angeles
The article is a table of contents for the February 2026 issue of Contemporary Art Review LA, listing numerous features, interviews, and reviews. It h…
newsApr 1, 2026
The Dealers: Marta Makes Magic
The article profiles Marta, a prominent art dealer in Los Angeles, highlighting her recent activities and influence within the contemporary art scene.…
peopleMar 31, 2026
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Past Exhibitions11

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Dia Art Foundation

Charles Gaines

Charles Gaines

94 Rue Saint-Lazare, 75009 Paris, France

May 1, 2021 — Jun 26, 2021

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#5,098 Dan Flavin Institute

Charles Gaines

Charles Gaines

23 Corwith Ave, Bridgehampton, NY 11932, USA

May 1, 2021 — Jun 26, 2021

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#4,301 Dia: Beacon

Charles Gaines

Charles Gaines

3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

May 1, 2021 — Jun 26, 2021

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

New Work: Charles Gaines

Charles Gaines

151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Jan 1, 2021 — Mar 6, 2021

Floor 4 New Work: Charles Gaines Mar 06, 2021–Sept 12, 2021

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#47 Paula Cooper Gallery

Charles Gaines

Charles Gaines

534 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011, USA

May 3, 2018 — Jun 23, 2018

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#45 Vielmetter

Charles Gaines: Numbers and Trees: Central Park Series II

Charles Gaines

1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101

Oct 29, 2016 — Dec 16, 2016

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#47 Paula Cooper Gallery

Notes on Social Justice

Charles Gaines

534 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Sep 7, 2013 — Oct 5, 2013

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Charles Gaines

Charles Gaines

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Jun 1, 1991 — Jun 22, 1991

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Charles Gaines Numbers and Trees

Charles Gaines

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Mar 7, 1987 — Mar 28, 1987

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Landscape: Assorted Trees with Regression (In conjunction with John Weber Gallery)

Charles Gaines

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Oct 17, 1981 — Nov 7, 1981

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Charles Gaines Falling Leaves (In conjunction with John Weber Gallery)

Charles Gaines

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Feb 2, 1980 — Feb 23, 1980

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Art Fair Appearances1

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Frieze New York — New York
2025
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Recent Activity20

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Exhibition
Ciphering African Acacias and Supreme Court Decisions
Jun 10, 2026
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Exhibition
Charles Gaines. Ciphering African Acacias and Supreme Court Decisions
Jun 10, 2026
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Exhibition
Charles Gaines. Ciphering African Acacias and Supreme Court Decisions
Jun 10, 2026
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News
Watching You, Watching Me: On Panteha Abareshi and the Spectacle of Illness
May 19, 2026
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News
The Same Dead Thing Alive: Contemporary Archives in L.A. and Beyond
May 12, 2026
newspaper
News
Summer 2026 Midnight Moment Program
May 11, 2026
newspaper
News
미시시피미술관 '사진과 흑인미술운동, 1955-1985'(7/25-11/8) - Lounge
May 9, 2026
newspaper
News
MONUMENTS at MOCA and The Brick
May 5, 2026
newspaper
News
2026 Carla Art Auction is Live!
May 1, 2026
newspaper
News
Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Molly Pwerle, Galya Pwerle at Château Shatto
Apr 28, 2026
newspaper
News
KAWS | Untitled (KAWS X Mocad) (2019)
Apr 23, 2026
newspaper
News
Manoucher Yektai at Karma
Apr 21, 2026
newspaper
News
This influential L.A. collector bought the artists no one else would. The art world is finally catching up
Apr 21, 2026
newspaper
News
Getty Features Timeless Artifacts with ‘Photography and the Black Arts Movement 1955-1985’
Apr 15, 2026
newspaper
News
Desperate, Scared, But Social at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art
Apr 14, 2026
newspaper
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Alex Heilbron at as-is
Apr 7, 2026
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Eddie Kang at Gana Art Los Angeles
Apr 1, 2026
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The Dealers: Marta Makes Magic
Mar 31, 2026
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Art21 Honors Paul Pfeiffer and Charles Gaines at 2026 Spring Gala as Organization Celebrates 25 Years of Championing Access to Contemporary Art
Mar 26, 2026
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Carla Soirée & Art Auction 2026
Mar 18, 2026
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