Jimmie Durham
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personAmerican, 1940–2021
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Selected Works67

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Whitney
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MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
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MoMA
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
SFMOMA
Hammer Museum
Hammer Museum
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Previous Sales 13

Sotheby's
Untitled
Untitled
£1,100 ($2k USD)
May 2021
Phillips
Home at Last, Home at Last, Home at Last
Home at Last, Home at Last, Home at Last
$2,580
Wright
OK! Look
OK! Look
$4,445
Jan 1970
Christie's
Each Untitled
Each Untitled, 2000
$15,309
Oct 2024
Christie's
Sans titre 20 ("Atelier Calder" series)
Sans titre 20 ("Atelier Calder" series), 2007
Bought In
Oct 2023
Christie's
Homage to Constantin Brancusi, Number 2
Homage to Constantin Brancusi, Number 2, 2007
$40,320
Dec 2022
Sotheby's
Untitled (Often Durham Employs...)
Untitled (Often Durham Employs...), 1989
$22,680
Dec 2021
Sotheby's
Untitled
Untitled, 1999
$1,966
May 2021
Villa Grisebach
”Hohl-Raum”
”Hohl-Raum”, 1998
$1,009
Aug 2022
Villa Grisebach
Three Places where a Stone has been
Three Places where a Stone has been, 1997
$20,521
Feb 2022
Villa Grisebach
Three Places where a Stone has been
Three Places where a Stone has been, 1997
$20,683
Feb 2022
Freeman's | Hindman · Artsy
Redskin
Redskin, 1992
Bidding closed
Plastic pipe, leather, paint
Swiss Institute Benefit Auction · Artsy
Sharp Shards of Extraordinarily Pristine Glass
Sharp Shards of Extraordinarily Pristine Glass, 2015
Bidding closed
Glass, wood

For Sale 7

Alfonso Artiaco · Artsy
Socrates
Socrates, 2013
Price on request
Leather, newspaper and wood
Serpentine Galleries · Artsy
Over the Mountain
Over the Mountain, 2020
£2,500
Steel, glass, light fixture, cable
Alfonso Artiaco · Artsy
Passage
Passage, 2011
Price on request
PVC pipe, steel pipe, walnut wood, plywood, acrylic paint and plastic
Solito Gallery · Artsy
Vesuvio
Vesuvio, 2021
Price on request
Acrylic on canvas applied on wood
Solo Impression, Inc. · Artsy
Look Out Look In
Look Out Look In, 1992
For sale
Lithography on hand made and tinted paper
Venus Over Manhattan · Artsy
Home at Last, Home at Last, Home at Last
Home at Last, Home at Last, Home at Last, 2012
For sale
Stone, canvas, acrylic paint
Hamilton-Selway Fine Art · Artsy
Look In Look Out
Look In Look Out, 1992
US$2,000
Lithograph
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Market45 auction results

trending_upWorks on paper Range
$1.0K – $15.3K
5 of 6 works on paper lots with prices
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$4.9K
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$8.2K
5 priced works on paper lots
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Oct 2024 · $15.3K
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categoryMarket by Object Type
Works on paper: $8.2K medianSculpture/objects: $20.6K medianPaintings: $22.7K medianUnclassified lots: $40.3K median
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Sotheby'sChristie'sArtcurialBernaertsPhillips de Pury & Company
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Prizes & Awards1

Goslarer Kaiserring
Winner 2016
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Biennial Selections2

documenta — Kassel
2022 · documenta fifteen · curated by ruangrupa
documenta — Kassel
2012 · documenta (13) · curated by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev
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Publications6

Monograph 3

Brad Downey. Slapstick Formalism Author
Hatje Cantz · 2020
Jimmie Durham
Phaidon Press · 1995
Jimmie Durham
Phaidon Press

Exhibition Catalog 3

Jimmie Durham: Material (dOCUMENTA (13): 100 Notes - 100 Thoughts, 100 Notizen - 100 Gedanken # 049) Author
Hatje Cantz · 2023
Jimmie Durham Author
Hatje Cantz · 2017
Jimmie Durham
Prestel · 2017
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Current Exhibitions0

No current exhibitions found.

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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 …
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Arte Povera at Pinault Collection Paris
The Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection in Paris is hosting an extensive exhibition dedicated to the Arte Povera movement, curated by the renowned…
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Museo Madre Naples: Maria Lai and Living Collapse between history, matter and memory
From June 25 to September 21, 2026, the Fondazione Donnaregina per le arti contemporanee presents the exhibition "Maria Lai: Being is Weaving" at the …
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Watching You, Watching Me: On Panteha Abareshi and the Spectacle of Illness
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The Same Dead Thing Alive: Contemporary Archives in L.A. and Beyond
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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…
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2026 Carla Art Auction is Live!
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Pittsburgh’s burgeoning gallery community readies for its moment in art world spotlight
Pittsburgh's commercial gallery scene is experiencing a resurgence as the Carnegie International, the country's longest-running recurring exhibition, …
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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,…
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Manoucher Yektai at Karma
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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 …
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Riyadh’s New Black Gold Museum Attempts to Convey ‘The Legacy of Oil Through Art’
The Black Gold Museum has officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a flagship project of the nation’s Vision 2030 initiative. Housed in a Zaha Ha…
exhibitionsApr 7, 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 …
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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…
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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.…
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Carla Soirée & Art Auction 2026
The article is a table of contents for the February 2026 issue of the Contemporary Art Review LA, listing its featured articles, interviews, dealer pr…
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Curating Around Social Urgencies: How Artists Refuse Quietism
The article focuses on the curatorial approach and artistic ethos of the 2025 edition of the 'Made in L.A.' biennial, highlighting how artists are act…
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Interview with Kelly Wall
The article is an interview with artist Kelly Wall, conducted by Olivia Gauthier, published in the February 2026 issue of Contemporary Art Review LA. …
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Art as Memorial in Lotusland
The article "Art as Memorial in Lotusland" by Aleina Grace Edwards appears in the February 2026 issue of Contemporary Art Review LA (CARLA). It is par…
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What a Wonderful World at Variety Arts Theater
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Past Exhibitions10

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#394 Michel Rein

MY WAY

Sturtevant, Chris Burden, Sila Candansayar, Jimmie Durham, Latifa Echakhch, Michel Journiac, Jannis Kounellis, Philippe Meste, Gianni Motti, Cléo Perrin, Raymond Pettibon, Julien Previeux, Charlotte Simonnet, Internationale Situationniste, Lawrence Weiner

42 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris, France

Feb 4, 2026 — Mar 28, 2026

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Whitney Museum of American Art

Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the World

Jimmie Durham

99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Nov 3, 2017 — Jan 28, 2018

Jimmie Durham — Nov 3, 2017 – Jan 28, 2018

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Walker Art Center

Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the World

Jimmie Durham

725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

Jan 1, 2017

Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the World Jun 22–Oct 8, 2017 Exhibitions Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the World

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#458 Sprovieri

Wood, Stones and Friends

Jimmie Durham

23 Heddon St, London W1B 4BQ, United Kingdom

Nov 28, 2013 — Dec 22, 2013

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#458 Sprovieri

Provas Circunstâncias do Brasil

Jimmie Durham

23 Heddon St, London W1B 4BQ, United Kingdom

May 22, 2013 — Jul 13, 2013

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#31 kurimanzutto

jimmie durham varios y diversos

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

Feb 22, 2013 — Mar 23, 2013

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#458 Sprovieri

arts, media and sports

Jimmie Durham

23 Heddon St, London W1B 4BQ, United Kingdom

Oct 7, 2010 — Dec 4, 2010

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#31 kurimanzutto

jimmie durham obsidiana

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

Nov 11, 2009 — Feb 6, 2010

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#171 Galerie Nordenhake

Stones in Various Poses

Jimmie Durham

Linnégatan 31

Nov 11, 2000 — Dec 17, 2000

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#171 Galerie Nordenhake

Ordnung (för A.T.)

Linnégatan 31

Nov 15, 1997 — Jan 10, 1998

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Art Fair Appearances3

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Art Basel — Basel
2022
Art Basel — Basel
2017
Art Basel Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2017
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Recent Activity20

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Exhibition
Der Benommenheit entkommen / Snap out of numbness
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Museo Madre Naples: Maria Lai and Living Collapse between history, matter and memory
May 22, 2026
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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
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News
MONUMENTS at MOCA and The Brick
May 5, 2026
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News
2026 Carla Art Auction is Live!
May 1, 2026
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News
Pittsburgh’s burgeoning gallery community readies for its moment in art world spotlight
Apr 30, 2026
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Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Molly Pwerle, Galya Pwerle at Château Shatto
Apr 28, 2026
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Manoucher Yektai at Karma
Apr 21, 2026
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News
Desperate, Scared, But Social at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art
Apr 14, 2026
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News
Alex Heilbron at as-is
Apr 7, 2026
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News
Riyadh’s New Black Gold Museum Attempts to Convey ‘The Legacy of Oil Through Art’
Apr 7, 2026
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Eddie Kang at Gana Art Los Angeles
Apr 1, 2026
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News
The Dealers: Marta Makes Magic
Mar 31, 2026
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News
Carla Soirée & Art Auction 2026
Mar 18, 2026
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Curating Around Social Urgencies: How Artists Refuse Quietism
Mar 17, 2026
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Interview with Kelly Wall
Mar 16, 2026
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Art as Memorial in Lotusland
Mar 10, 2026
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What a Wonderful World at Variety Arts Theater
Mar 4, 2026
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The Semiotics of Divination: On Tarot Art’s Evolution
Mar 3, 2026
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