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Selected Works12

Hot Dog
Hot Dog
1974
Untitled
Untitled
1983
Keyboard
Keyboard
1983
Experimental Dancer-Rumpus Room, 1975
Experimental Dancer-Rumpus Room, 1975
1989
Captain Ballsack
Captain Ballsack
2001
Santa with Butt Plug
Santa with Butt Plug
2002
Shit Face
Shit Face
2002
White Snow Dwarf (Doc)
White Snow Dwarf (Doc)
2010
”White Snow Dwarf (Sneezy)”
”White Snow Dwarf (Sneezy)”
2010
Walt Paul Store, WS, Homeward Bound
Walt Paul Store, WS, Homeward Bound
2013
(i)-(iii) Untitled
(i)-(iii) Untitled
2019
AEA
AEA
2024
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Market417 auction results

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$425 – $850K
72 of 95 results with prices (last 5 years)
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$90.6K
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$29.6K
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Feb 2026
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Galleries5

#3 Hauser & Wirth
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#8 Galerie Max Hetzler
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#47 The Journal Gallery
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#162 QG Gallery
#184 Inhotim
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Education4

Athens School of Fine Arts
Athens, Greece
San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI)
San Francisco, CA, USA
Skowhegan School Painting Sculpture
BFA
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Current Exhibitions2

#1,211 Bowman Hal

PAUL McCARTHY: A&E, Adolf/Adam & Eva/Eve, Drawing Sessions 2020 – 2022 with Lilith Stangenberg

Paul McCarthy

Mar 6, 2026 — May 16, 2026

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#3 Hauser & Wirth

Paul McCarthy. SS EE Saint Santa Eva Elf Drawing Sessions 2025 with Lilith Stangenberg

Paul McCarthy

132 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris, France

Mar 21, 2026 — May 31, 2026

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Recent News20

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The Box LA, Beloved Risk-Taking Art Space, Closes After 19 Years
The Box LA, a pioneering experimental art space in Los Angeles known for its fearless support of unconventional and performance art, is closing after …
newsApr 28, 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
The Box Shutters in Los Angeles After Nearly Two Decades
The Box, a pioneering Los Angeles gallery known for its nonprofit-style support of experimental and performance art, has announced its closure after n…
marketApr 27, 2026
South Carolina Artist Aldwyth Dies, The Box Closes in LA, and More: Morning Links for April 27, 2026
A New York federal jury has awarded the Morgan Art Foundation $102.2 million in damages after finding that art publisher Michael McKenzie isolated art…
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LA’s The Box Gallery to Close After 19 Years
The Box, a prominent Los Angeles gallery, announced it will close after 19 years, with its final exhibition—a two-venue collaboration with Parker Gall…
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Collector Julia Stoschek Closes Down Berlin Exhibition Venue After 10 Years In Favor of International Projects
Julia Stoschek, a leading art collector and ARTnews Top 200 figure, is closing her Berlin exhibition venue after a decade of operation. The 3,000-squa…
marketApr 24, 2026
In Chelsea, Canal 47 and Max Levai Are Betting On Collaboration
New York gallery 47 Canal is relocating from SoHo to a 7,000-square-foot flagship at 529 West 20th Street in Chelsea, sharing the space with London de…
marketApr 23, 2026
‘Studio Iron’ to Launch at Saatchi Yates, Blurring the Boundaries Between Art and Design
Saatchi Yates is partnering with creative director and makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench to launch Studio Iron, a new design gallery whose inaugural exhib…
exhibitionsApr 23, 2026
Paul McCarthy’s Descent into the American Id
Frieze has published a critic's guide highlighting seven must-see exhibitions during Art Brussels, including Richard Tuttle's restless assemblages at …
exhibitionsApr 21, 2026
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 …
reviewApr 14, 2026
At Perrotin Paris, Bernard Frize Pushes Against His Own Self-Imposed Constraints
Bernard Frize’s latest exhibition, "Les 26," at Perrotin Paris marks his 21st show with the gallery and a continued exploration of his rigorous, proce…
exhibitionsApr 9, 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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10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This April
April in Los Angeles features a diverse array of art exhibitions, from major institutional retrospectives to politically charged group shows. Highligh…
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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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Tristan Unrau at David Kordansky Gallery
The article is a table of contents for Issue 43 of Contemporary Art Review LA, highlighting a feature on artist Tristan Unrau's exhibition at David Ko…
exhibitionsApr 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
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…
exhibitionsMar 17, 2026
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. …
peopleMar 16, 2026
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Past Exhibitions13

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#326 Cork Street Galleries

Paul McCarthy’s Descent into the American Id

Paul McCarthy

9 Cork Street

Apr 27, 2026

#283 Charlie James Gallery

Black and White Video Tapes III, Basement Tapes

Paul McCarthy

969 Chung King Rd.

Dec 14, 2024 — Jan 11, 2025

#32 Jeffrey Deitch

Paul McCarthy: Tomato Head

Paul McCarthy

925 N. Orange Drive

Dec 13, 2024 — Feb 8, 2025

#276 The Box

Parts Make Up a Hole

Paul McCarthy

805 Traction Ave.

Oct 9, 2021 — Dec 18, 2021

#224 Pippy Houldsworth Gallery

Tree Plug (Silver)

Paul McCarthy

Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, 6 Heddon St, London W1B 4BT, United Kingdom

Apr 24, 2015 — May 30, 2015

Charles Riva Project

Paul McCarthy: Selected Works

Paul McCarthy

13 Rue des Sablons / Zavelstraat

Apr 29, 2011 — Jul 28, 2011

#360 Mnuchin Gallery

Paul McCarthy Three Sculptures

Paul McCarthy

45 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Sep 25, 2010 — Nov 6, 2010

#56 Luhring Augustine

Paul McCarthy Clean Thoughts

Paul McCarthy

531 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Oct 5, 2002 — Nov 2, 2002

#56 Luhring Augustine

Santa Chocolate Shop

Paul McCarthy

531 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Feb 17, 2001 — Apr 7, 2001

#56 Luhring Augustine

Pinocchio

Paul McCarthy

531 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Mar 6, 1999 — Apr 17, 1999

#56 Luhring Augustine

1969 – 1983

Paul McCarthy

17 White St, New York, NY 10013, United States

Apr 18, 1998 — May 22, 1998

#56 Luhring Augustine

Paul McCarthy YAA-HOO TOWN

Paul McCarthy

17 White St, New York, NY 10013, United States

Sep 7, 1996 — Oct 12, 1996

#56 Luhring Augustine

Paul McCarthy

Paul McCarthy

531 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Jan 16, 1993 — Feb 13, 1993

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Art Fair Appearances2

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Art Basel Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2023
The Armory Show — New York
2020
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Recent Activity20

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Exhibition
Paul McCarthy’s Descent into the American Id
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News
Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Molly Pwerle, Galya Pwerle at Château Shatto
Apr 28, 2026
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News
The Box LA, Beloved Risk-Taking Art Space, Closes After 19 Years
Apr 28, 2026
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News
South Carolina Artist Aldwyth Dies, The Box Closes in LA, and More: Morning Links for April 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
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Exhibition
Paul McCarthy’s Descent into the American Id
Apr 27, 2026
newspaper
News
The Box Shutters in Los Angeles After Nearly Two Decades
Apr 27, 2026
newspaper
News
LA’s The Box Gallery to Close After 19 Years
Apr 25, 2026
newspaper
News
Collector Julia Stoschek Closes Down Berlin Exhibition Venue After 10 Years In Favor of International Projects
Apr 24, 2026
newspaper
News
In Chelsea, Canal 47 and Max Levai Are Betting On Collaboration
Apr 23, 2026
newspaper
News
‘Studio Iron’ to Launch at Saatchi Yates, Blurring the Boundaries Between Art and Design
Apr 23, 2026
newspaper
News
Manoucher Yektai at Karma
Apr 21, 2026
newspaper
News
Paul McCarthy’s Descent into the American Id
Apr 21, 2026
newspaper
News
Desperate, Scared, But Social at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art
Apr 14, 2026
newspaper
News
At Perrotin Paris, Bernard Frize Pushes Against His Own Self-Imposed Constraints
Apr 9, 2026
newspaper
News
Alex Heilbron at as-is
Apr 7, 2026
newspaper
News
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This April
Apr 2, 2026
newspaper
News
Tristan Unrau at David Kordansky Gallery
Apr 1, 2026
newspaper
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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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Exhibition
Paul McCarthy. SS EE Saint Santa Eva Elf Drawing Sessions 2025 with Lilith Stangenberg
Mar 21, 2026