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Selected Works337

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Previous Sales 94

Christie's
Spinning and Rotating
Spinning and Rotating, 2004
$660,400
Nov 2025
Sotheby's
Heraldico VI
Heraldico VI, 2013
€40,000 ($55k USD)
Oct 2021
Sotheby's
'Hoja Suspendida'
'Hoja Suspendida'
$6,500
Sep 2021
Sotheby's
'Focos Philips'
'Focos Philips'
$5,000
Sep 2021
Christie's
Samurai Tree 18D
Samurai Tree 18D, 2014
$525,000
Oct 2020
Christie's
Charco Portátil (Portable Puddle), 1994
Charco Portátil (Portable Puddle), 1994
$6,250
Apr 2019
Christie's
Samurai Tree (Invariant #9)
Samurai Tree (Invariant #9), 2005
$367,500
Nov 2016
Christie's
Arból del Samurai (Invariante #8) Samurai Tree (Invariant #8)
Arból del Samurai (Invariante #8) Samurai Tree (Invariant #8), 2005
£218,500 ($288k USD)
Jul 2014
Christie's
Aliento sobre piano (Breath on Piano)
Aliento sobre piano (Breath on Piano), 1993
£52,500 ($69k USD)
Oct 2013
Christie's
Light Through Leaves (Parkett 48)
Light Through Leaves (Parkett 48), 1996
£10,000 ($13k USD)
Sep 2013
Christie's
Spinning Spiral
Spinning Spiral, 2005
£193,250 ($255k USD)
Feb 2013
Christie's
Samurai Tree 3K
Samurai Tree 3K, 2007
£169,250 ($223k USD)
Oct 2012
Christie's
Blackboard #5
Blackboard #5, 1997
$35,000
Sep 2012
Christie's
Samurai Tree Invariant 4
Samurai Tree Invariant 4, 2005
£169,250 ($223k USD)
Feb 2012
Christie's
Samurai Tree 1U
Samurai Tree 1U, 2011
$314,500
Nov 2011
Christie's
Caballo (Horse)
Caballo (Horse), 1992
£30,000 ($40k USD)
Oct 2011
Christie's
Untitled (Butterfly)
Untitled (Butterfly), 1998
$30,000
Sep 2011
Christie's
Berlin to New York
Berlin to New York, 1997
$18,750
Sep 2011
Christie's
Berlin--Kwang Ju
Berlin--Kwang Ju, 1997
$15,000
Sep 2011
Christie's
Samurai Tree 8V
Samurai Tree 8V, 2006
$194,500
May 2011
Christie's
Breath on Piano
Breath on Piano, 1993
£63,650 ($84k USD)
Apr 2011
Christie's
Blackboard #1
Blackboard #1, 1997
$39,400
May 2008
Christie's
Blackboard #2
Blackboard #2, 1997
$50,400
Sep 2006
Christie's
Atomists: Making Strides
Atomists: Making Strides, 1996
$162,000
May 2006
Christie's
Atomists: Evasive action
Atomists: Evasive action, 1996
£9,987 ($13k USD)
Jun 2000

For Sale 8

Fondation Beyeler · Artsy
Sombra Piñanona
Sombra Piñanona, 2013
For sale
Photoprint
Marian Goodman Gallery · Artsy
Love Affair
Love Affair, 2000
Price on request
Cibachrome print
Marian Goodman Gallery · Artsy
Monkey Family
Monkey Family, 2015
Price on request
Pigment print
Marian Goodman Gallery · Artsy
5 de Agosto 2011, 14:13 hrs, Saint Fargeau
5 de Agosto 2011, 14:13 hrs, Saint Fargeau, 2025
Price on request
Tempera, gold leaf, and graphite on canvas
Marian Goodman Gallery · Artsy
Covid 12.6.20
Covid 12.6.20, 2020
Price on request
Mixed media on gold card
Marian Goodman Gallery · Artsy
Dark Dragon, New York, Lac Du Bourdon
Dark Dragon, New York, Lac Du Bourdon, 2009
Price on request
Gouache, acrylic, pastel on paper
Fondation Beyeler · Artsy
Untitled
Untitled, 2017
For sale
Silkscreen on glassine
Marian Goodman Gallery · Artsy
Lotus Leaf
Lotus Leaf, 2003
Price on request
Soft ground etching on gampi paper, white wood frame
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$222K
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$56.9K
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Nov 2025 · $762K
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Paintings: $56.9K medianPhotographs: $4.3K medianWorks on paper: $19.0K medianSculpture/objects: $26.1K medianUnclassified lots: $6.3K medianEditioned prints: $2.8K medianPosters/ephemera: $2.8K medianEditioned photos: $7.2K median
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Education2

Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Aplicadas
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
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Publications13

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Exhibition Catalog 8

Gabriel Orozco Author
Rizzoli · 2025
Gabriel Orozco Author
Steidl · 2017
Sculpture on the Move 1946-2016
Hatje Cantz · 2016
Gabriel Orozco Author
MIT Press · 2013
Through the Looking Brain: Eine Schweizer Sammlung konzeptueller Fotografie
Hatje Cantz · 2011
Gabriel Orozco
Hatje Cantz · 2010
Held Together with Water: Kunst aus der Sammlung Verbund
Hatje Cantz · 2007
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Hatje Cantz · 1996

Survey 5

Butterfly: Exploring the World of Lepidoptera
Phaidon Press · 2024
Latin American Artists: From 1785 to Now
Phaidon Press · 2023
Contemporary Painting (World of Art)
Thames & Hudson · 2021
Sculpture Now
Thames & Hudson · 2013
Vitamin C: Clay and Ceramic in Contemporary Art
Phaidon Press
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Gabriel Orozco

Gabriel Orozco

Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY, UK

Sep 18, 2026 — Nov 8, 2026

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A First Look at the Big-Ticket Artworks that Galleries Are Bringing to Art Basel 2026
ARTnews previews the high-value artworks that galleries are bringing to Art Basel 2026 in Basel, Switzerland. The fair introduces a new opt-in program…
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SLG Forever: a selling exhibition in support of the South London Gallery
Christie's in London is hosting 'SLG Forever,' a selling exhibition in support of the South London Gallery (SLG), marking the institution's 135th anni…
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2026 Exhibitions in Mexico City to Enjoy in June
This article provides a guide to the most interesting art exhibitions in Mexico City for June 2026, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup kicking off in …
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Marcel Duchamp and the MoMA Exhibition That Didn’t Ask Questions
Marcel Duchamp's 1917 readymade *Fountain* and its radical questioning of art's definition are the focus of a new retrospective at the Museum of Moder…
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Christie's presents SLG Forever a special selling exhibition in partnership with the South London Gallery raising vital funds in its 135th anniversary - Christie's
Christie's is partnering with the South London Gallery (SLG) for a special selling exhibition titled 'SLG Forever,' running at Christie's London from …
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Marian Goodman’s personal collection of Gerhard Richters
Christie's will auction seven paintings by Gerhard Richter from the personal collection of legendary gallerist Marian Goodman in May 2026, headlining …
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Arts of the Earth
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has inaugurated "Artes de la Tierra" (Arts of the Earth), a multidisciplinary exhibition curated by Manuel Cirauqui that …
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The 9 Exhibitions to See in April 2026
ArtReview's editors have selected nine notable exhibitions opening globally in April 2026, highlighting shows that explore materiality, memory, and po…
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The 9 Exhibitions to See in April 2026
The global art calendar for April 2026 features a diverse array of exhibitions ranging from indigenous-led material studies in Los Angeles to a histor…
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Mexico City: El Desagüe by Luis Ortega Govela
Francis Alÿs’s 1997 performance piece, *Paradox of Praxis I*, serves as a starting point for an exploration of Mexico City’s violent hydrological tran…
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Celebrations at Mexico's Museo Experimental El Eco
Mexico City's Museo Experimental El Eco is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its reopening with a special exhibition and a commissioned performance.…
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FOG Design + Art Delivers Strong Sales and Institutional Momentum in San Francisco
FOG Design + Art opened its 2026 edition on January 21 with a gala benefit for SFMOMA's education initiatives, drawing strong attendance and sales. Th…
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1+1. Relational Art: at MAXXI a major exhibition reflects on the legacy of Nicolas Bourriaud's critical revolution
The MAXXI museum in Rome has opened a major exhibition titled "1+1. Relational Art," which examines the legacy of Nicolas Bourriaud's influential 1998…
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Scrappy: By Any Means Necessary
MotherShip Studios in San Marcos, Texas, announces its upcoming group exhibition "Scrappy: By Any Means Necessary," running from December 13, 2025, to…
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Cristina Chacón & Diego Uribe on the art they collect and why
Cristina Chacón and Diego Uribe, a Colombian couple who have been together since their teens, discuss their art collection and philanthropic work. The…
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Art Collaboration Kyoto holds its most global edition yet
Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) opened its fifth edition at the Kyoto International Conference Center, running until 16 November. The fair, launched in …
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New York non-profit Art in General, shuttered since 2020, stages a comeback
Art in General, the New York non-profit art space that closed its physical location in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, is returning after a five-ye…
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Museum Exhibition Uses The Art Of Sports To Attract Visitors
The article reports on a museum exhibition that leverages the intersection of art and sports to draw in visitors. By showcasing works that explore ath…
exhibitionsAug 12, 2025
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Past Exhibitions15

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Gabriel Orozco

10 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris, France

Oct 20, 2025 — Nov 22, 2025

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#8 Marian Goodman Gallery

Gabriel Orozco Partituras

385 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States

Sep 12, 2025 — Oct 25, 2025

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Castello di Rivoli - Museum of Contemporary Art

Gabriel Orozco. Shade Between Rings of Air

Gabriel Orozco

Piazzale Mafalda di Savoia, 2, 10098 Rivoli TO, Italy

Oct 31, 2024 — Aug 31, 2025

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C. Gobernador Rafael Rebollar 94, San Miguel Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11850 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Feb 10, 2024 — Apr 27, 2024

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4 Newtown Lane

Jun 24, 2021 — Jul 25, 2021

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C. Gobernador Rafael Rebollar 94, San Miguel Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11850 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Feb 8, 2017 — Mar 16, 2017

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#8 Marian Goodman Gallery

Gabriel Orozco Spanish Lessons

385 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States

Nov 5, 2013 — Nov 22, 2013

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#8 Marian Goodman Gallery

thinking in circles

Gabriel Orozco

385 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States

Nov 5, 2013 — Dec 21, 2013

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#4,879 PalaisPopulaire

Gabriel Orozco: Asterisms

Gabriel Orozco

Unter den Linden 5, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Jul 6, 2012 — Oct 4, 2012

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#8 Marian Goodman Gallery

Gabriel Orozco Corplegados and Particles

Gabriel Orozco

385 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States

Sep 14, 2011 — Oct 15, 2011

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nuevas fotografías

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516 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Nov 27, 2002 — Jan 25, 2003

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gabriel orozco new photographs

516 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Nov 27, 2002 — Jan 25, 2003

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#8 Marian Goodman Gallery

Gabriel Orozco New Photographs

Gabriel Orozco

385 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States

Nov 14, 2002 — Jan 4, 2003

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#8 Marian Goodman Gallery

Gabriel Orozco Free Market is Anti-Democratic

Gabriel Orozco

79 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France

Nov 24, 1998 — Jan 9, 1999

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Faurschou Foundation

Gabriel Orozco Chicotes

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Art Fair Appearances14

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Art Basel — Basel
2025
Art Basel Paris — Paris
2025
Art Basel — Basel
2024
Art Basel Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2024
ART SG — Singapore
2024
Frieze Seoul — Seoul
2024
Art Basel — Basel
2023
Art Basel Paris — Paris
2023
Frieze Los Angeles — Los Angeles
2023
Art Basel — Basel
2022
Art Basel Paris — Paris
2022
Frieze Seoul — Seoul
2022
Art Basel Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2021
artgenève — Geneva
2017
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Recent Activity20

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Der Benommenheit entkommen / Snap out of numbness
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Sep 18, 2026
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Marcel Duchamp and the MoMA Exhibition That Didn’t Ask Questions
May 22, 2026
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Christie's presents SLG Forever a special selling exhibition in partnership with the South London Gallery raising vital funds in its 135th anniversary - Christie's
May 21, 2026
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Marian Goodman’s personal collection of Gerhard Richters
Apr 23, 2026
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ARTES DE LA TIERRA
Apr 15, 2026
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The 9 Exhibitions to See in April 2026
Mar 31, 2026
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The 9 Exhibitions to See in April 2026
Mar 31, 2026
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Mexico City: El Desagüe by Luis Ortega Govela
Feb 18, 2026
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Celebrations at Mexico's Museo Experimental El Eco
Feb 5, 2026
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FOG Design + Art Delivers Strong Sales and Institutional Momentum in San Francisco
Jan 23, 2026
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1+1. Relational Art: at MAXXI a major exhibition reflects on the legacy of Nicolas Bourriaud's critical revolution
Dec 29, 2025
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Scrappy: By Any Means Necessary
Dec 15, 2025
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Cristina Chacón & Diego Uribe on the art they collect and why
Dec 5, 2025
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Art Collaboration Kyoto holds its most global edition yet
Nov 16, 2025
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Art Basel Paris 2025
Oct 24, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025
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