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Selected Works76

Museum Acquisitions

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Previous Sales 64

Christie's
(untitled) ética y estética
(untitled) ética y estética, 2020
£163,800 ($216k USD)
Jun 2025
Sotheby's
pork, oriental, tea
pork, oriental, tea, 2014
$70,000
Feb 2025
Christie's
(untitled) ética y estética
(untitled) ética y estética, 2020
£252,000 ($333k USD)
Oct 2024
Sotheby's
Manifestation
Manifestation, 2018
£200,000 ($333k USD)
Sep 2021
Sotheby's
Pork, Oriental, Tea
Pork, Oriental, Tea, 2014
£90,000 ($150k USD)
Sep 2021
Sotheby's
Untitled (Trash Painting 3)
Untitled (Trash Painting 3)
$32,000
Jul 2021
Sotheby's
Untitled (Bingo Paintings)
Untitled (Bingo Paintings), 2012
Bought In
Apr 2021
Christie's
Untitled (Synthetic Trash Paintings)
Untitled (Synthetic Trash Paintings), 2011
£22,500 ($30k USD)
Oct 2018
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled, 2011
$225,000
May 2018
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled, 2011
£218,500 ($288k USD)
Jun 2015
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled, 2013
Bought In
Sep 2014
Christie's
La era de la sinceridad series
La era de la sinceridad series, 2012
£50,000 ($66k USD)
Jul 2014
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled, 2011
£27,500 ($36k USD)
Feb 2014
Christie's
Untitled (Burrito)
Untitled (Burrito), 2011
£194,500 ($257k USD)
Feb 2014
Christie's
Untitled (Champagne)
Untitled (Champagne), 2012
$281,000
Nov 2013
Christie's
Untitled (Frijoles)
Untitled (Frijoles), 2012
$245,000
Nov 2013
Christie's
All Finished for Today
All Finished for Today, 2011
$137,000
Nov 2013
Christie's
Untitled (Yuca)
Untitled (Yuca), 2011
£98,500 ($130k USD)
Oct 2013
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled, 2011
£152,500 ($201k USD)
Oct 2013
Phillips
Catalyst 3
Catalyst 3
£129,000 ($170k USD)
Phillips
Lottery Ticket 051
Lottery Ticket 051
$6,985
SBI Art Auction
Fried
Fried, 2013
¥20,125,000 ($165k USD)
Mar 2022
Wright
Untitled
Untitled
$3,048
Jan 1970
Wright
Untitled
Untitled
$1,778
Jan 1970
Phillips
Catalyst 3
Catalyst 3, 2015
$173,208
Oct 2025

For Sale 2

Isabella Bortolozzi Galerie · Artsy
Human Resources
Human Resources, 2015
For sale
Oil and oil stick on canvas with eyelets, steel poles, steel brackets, steel cable ties
PULPO GALLERY · Artsy
Untitled (Drawing Off The Wall)
Untitled (Drawing Off The Wall), 2011
US$250,000
Oil, spray paint, oilstick, graphite and dirt on canvas.
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Market226 auction results

trending_upPaintings Range
$875 – $349K
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$130K
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$104K
55 priced paintings lots
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Oct 2025 · $173K
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Paintings: $104K medianSculpture/objects: $21.8K medianWorks on paper: $83.0K medianEditioned prints: $2.8K medianUnclassified lots: — median
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Galleries2

#2 David Zwirner
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Podcast Interviews1

podcasts A brush with... Oscar Murillo A brush with... · Jul 28, 2021
An in-depth conversation on the artist's big influences, from Jannis Kounellis to Okwui Enwezor
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Publications3

Monograph 1

Oscar Murillo: Frequencies
Hatje Cantz · 2024

Survey 2

How Painting Happens: and why it matters
Thames & Hudson · 2024
Vitamin P3: New Perspectives in Painting
Phaidon Press
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Current Exhibitions0

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Recent News20

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painting | Drawings & Notes
This editorial compilation highlights a series of exhibitions and artist profiles focusing on the intimate relationship between drawing, painting, and…
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It’s the Most Controversial Venice Biennale in Years. Can the Art Stand Up to the Noise?
The 2026 Venice Biennale is embroiled in controversy, with the US Pavilion at the center of a political storm. The Trump administration's State Depart…
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Weekly News Roundup: May 5, 2026
The article reports three major developments in the global art world. Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Company has awarded a $490 million contract for a new fla…
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Sharjah Art Foundation Announces 2027 Biennial Programming
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Sharjah Biennial Lines Up 109 Artists for 2027 Edition, Titled ‘What Remains, Sits Restive’
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Sharjah Biennial announces theme and artists
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Sharjah Biennial 2027 dates, artists and theme revealed
Sharjah Art Foundation has announced details for the 17th edition of the Sharjah Biennial, titled “What remains, sits restive,” running from January 2…
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Sharjah Biennial 17 Assembles 109 Artists Across a Restless Global Landscape.
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Behind All Beautiful Things Lies Suffering
The art market is undergoing a profound structural transformation as a new generation of collectors shifts focus away from traditional blue-chip maste…
marketApr 9, 2026
Berlin Art: What Exhibitions Are on Now?
Berlin’s spring art season features a diverse array of exhibitions ranging from established international names to local prize winners. Key highlights…
exhibitionsApr 7, 2026
OSCAR MURILLO: PAINTING AS A WELL OF ACCUMULATION
The article profiles Colombian-born artist Oscar Murillo and his expansive, socially-engaged practice. It details his rise to international prominence…
peopleMar 25, 2026
10 Exhibitions Not to Miss During Mexico City Art Week 2026
Mexico City Art Week 2026 is set to begin, featuring a dense schedule of exhibitions and art fairs. The event, anchored by the ZONAMACO fair, includes…
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Mexico City's Zona Maco fair finds a ‘balance between continuity and renewal’
Zona Maco, Latin America's largest art and design fair, has launched its 22nd edition in Mexico City as the anchor of the city's 2026 Art Week. The fa…
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paris galerie 1900 2000 closed new york branch
Galerie 1900-2000, a Parisian gallery specializing in Dada and Surrealism, has closed its New York branch on Madison Avenue, which opened in February …
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christopher kulendran thomas moma gagosian new museum
Christopher Kulendran Thomas, an artist who has been building his own neural networks for over a decade, is showing new paintings and a video installa…
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A brush with… Wolfgang Tillmans—podcast
The article is a podcast transcript featuring an in-depth conversation with Wolfgang Tillmans, the influential German photographer born in 1968. It co…
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frieze seoul 2025 sales report
The fourth edition of Frieze Seoul opened with strong collector turnout and solid first-day sales, despite a turbulent global art market. High-profile…
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The 36th São Paulo Bienal, curated by Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung and his team, explores the theme of humanity through six chapters, from the primo…
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This article is a guide to 20 fall art excursions outside New York City, highlighting exhibitions in Upstate New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and…
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art basel 2025
Art Basel 2025 opened in Basel with VIP previews, featuring a mix of high-priced works like Félix González-Torres's $16 million performance piece and …
marketJun 18, 2025
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Past Exhibitions14

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DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam

Oscar Murillo. Collective Osmosis

Oscar Murillo

Charlottenstraße 86

Mar 14, 2026 — Jun 12, 2026

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#31 kurimanzutto

oscar murillo: el pozo de agua

Oscar Murillo

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

Feb 4, 2026 — Mar 28, 2026

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#1 Gagosian

A Telegram to my dear Suki

Oscar Murillo

22, Anapiron Polemou Street, Athina 115 21, Greece

Jun 20, 2025 — Aug 30, 2025

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Castello di Rivoli - Museum of Contemporary Art

Inserzioni: Guglielmo Castelli, Lydia Ourahmane, Oscar Murillo

Guglielmo Castelli, Lydia Ourahmane, Oscar Murillo

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

Dec 19, 2024 — Feb 22, 2026

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#31 kurimanzutto

Oscar Murillo: Check Mate(s) a project by Mark Godfrey

Oscar Murillo

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

Aug 31, 2024 — Sep 20, 2024

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#1 Gagosian

Oscar Murillo: THEM

Oscar Murillo

20 Grosvenor Hill, London W1K 3QD, United Kingdom

Jul 25, 2024 — Aug 24, 2024

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#1 Gagosian

Marks and Whispers

Oscar Murillo

Via Francesco Crispi, 16, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Apr 12, 2024 — Jul 11, 2024

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#31 kurimanzutto

oscar murillo - ética y estética church and convent of san agustín tekantó, yucatán

oscar murillo

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

Oct 1, 2021 — Dec 30, 2021

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#51 Taka Ishii Gallery

geopolitics (manifestations)

Oscar Murillo

Sep 4, 2021 — Oct 2, 2021

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#552 Carlos / Ishikawa

trades hall & institute

Oscar Murillo

Unit 4, Cooks Yard, 88 Mile End Rd, Stepney Green, London E1 4UN, UK

Sep 21, 2019 — Oct 19, 2019

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#264 Galerie Isabella Bortolozzi

land with lost olive trees

Oscar Murillo

Schöneberger Ufer 61, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Mar 15, 2016 — Apr 9, 2016

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#10 Marian Goodman Gallery

Oscar Murillo We Don’t Work Sundays

79 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France

May 23, 2014 — Jul 18, 2014

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#552 Carlos / Ishikawa

Dinner at the members club? Yes! i'll have a black americano first pls

Oscar Murillo

Unit 4, Cooks Yard, 88 Mile End Rd, Stepney Green, London E1 4UN, UK

Mar 23, 2013 — May 11, 2013

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#264 Galerie Isabella Bortolozzi

Ramón how was trade today?…

Oscar Murillo

Schöneberger Ufer 61, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Mar 2, 2013 — Apr 6, 2013

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Art Fair Appearances1

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Art Basel — Basel
2025
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Recent Activity20

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News
It’s the Most Controversial Venice Biennale in Years. Can the Art Stand Up to the Noise?
May 8, 2026
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News
Weekly News Roundup: May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
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News
Sharjah Art Foundation Announces 2027 Biennial Programming
Apr 27, 2026
newspaper
News
Sharjah Biennial Lines Up 109 Artists for 2027 Edition, Titled ‘What Remains, Sits Restive’
Apr 27, 2026
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News
Sharjah Biennial announces theme and artists
Apr 27, 2026
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News
Sharjah Biennial 17 Assembles 109 Artists Across a Restless Global Landscape.
Apr 27, 2026
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News
Sharjah Biennial 2027 dates, artists and theme revealed
Apr 27, 2026
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"Hinter allen schönen Dingen liegt ein Leiden"
Apr 9, 2026
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Berlin Art: What Exhibitions Are on Now?
Apr 7, 2026
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ÓSCAR MURILLO: LA PINTURA COMO POZO DE ACUMULACIÓN
Mar 25, 2026
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Exhibition
Oscar Murillo. Collective Osmosis
Mar 14, 2026
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oscar murillo: el pozo de agua
Feb 4, 2026
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Exhibition
oscar murillo: el pozo de agua
Feb 4, 2026
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Exhibition
oscar murillo: el pozo de agua
Feb 4, 2026
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10 Exhibitions Not to Miss During Mexico City Art Week 2026
Feb 4, 2026
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Mexico City's Zona Maco fair finds a ‘balance between continuity and renewal’
Feb 2, 2026
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paris galerie 1900 2000 closed new york branch
Dec 23, 2025
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christopher kulendran thomas moma gagosian new museum
Oct 31, 2025
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A brush with… Wolfgang Tillmans—podcast
Oct 1, 2025
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sao paulo bienal 36 2025 bonaventure sharon hayes
Sep 12, 2025
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