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Selected Works51

Museum Acquisitions

Whitney
Whitney
MoMA
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Art Institute of Chicago
Cleveland Museum of Art
Hammer Museum
LACMA
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Birmingham Museum of Art
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
MCA Chicago
Phillips Collection
Guggenheim
Studio Museum
Studio Museum
Williams College Museum of Art
Brooks Museum of Art
Ackland Art Museum
Hunter Museum of American Art
Hunter Museum of American Art
Nasher Museum of Art
Newark Museum
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute

Previous Sales 23

Sotheby's
Promiscuous Platform
Promiscuous Platform, 2023
Unknown
Jun 2025
Christie's
Cheshire
Cheshire, 2007
Bought In
Oct 2024
Phillips
Banneker
Banneker, 2016
$63,500
Jul 2024
Phillips
Untitled
Untitled, 2013
$17,780
Mar 2024
Phillips
Corona
Corona, 2014
$12,700
Oct 2023
Sotheby's
Untitled
Untitled, 2017
$27,940
Sep 2023
Bonhams
Lotus Portal
Lotus Portal, 2016
$2,805
May 2023
Phillips
Supposition
Supposition, 2013
Bought In
Mar 2023
Bonhams
Race Track Martyrs II
Race Track Martyrs II, 2017
$2,550
May 2022
Sotheby's
BAM (For Tamir)
BAM (For Tamir), 2017
$12,000
Apr 2022
Phillips
Banneker
Banneker, 2016
$138,600
Mar 2022
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Benefit Auction · Artsy
Bello
Bello, 2016
Bidding closed
Assorted textiles, acrylic paint, glitter, gold leaf on archival paper
Museum of Arts and Design Benefit Auction · Artsy
Cocaine Mudra
Cocaine Mudra, 2013
Bidding closed
Paper collage and silkscreen with hand-coloring
Bronx Museum of the Arts Benefit Auction · Artsy
Harlequin
Harlequin, 2017
Bidding closed
Antique quilt, plywood, gold leaf
MASSIMODECARLO · Artsy
Master Key
Master Key, 2022
No longer available
Antique quilts, birch plywood, gold leaf
MASSIMODECARLO · Artsy
Untitled
Untitled, 2024
No longer available
Marble
Anderson Ranch Arts Center Benefit Auction · Artsy
Trickle Down
Trickle Down, 2019
Bidding closed
Antique textiles, acrylic, tar, silkscreen on archival paper
Curator Cove · Artsy
Quasar (2021)
Quasar (2021), 2025
No longer available
Fine bone china
Phillips · Artsy
Sag, Harbor Honeystuckle
Sag, Harbor Honeystuckle, 2013
Bidding closed
Fabric collage, treated acrylic, metallic acrylic and glitter on re-purposed quilt
Goya Contemporary LLC · Artsy
Untitled (Red Latex Figurine)
Untitled (Red Latex Figurine), 2010
No longer available
Plaster, latex, polyurethane, wood, coper and feathers
Human Rights Campaign Benefit Auction · Artsy
Seven Heavens
Seven Heavens, 2013
Bidding closed
Paper collage and silk screen with hand-coloring
MASSIMODECARLO · Artsy
The Always Now
The Always Now, 2024
No longer available
Assorted textiles, mixed media, archival paper mounted on felt
Heritage Auctions · Artsy
Light-Up Smile (Norton Christmas Project)
Light-Up Smile (Norton Christmas Project), 2008
Bidding closed
Plastic and vinyl

For Sale 2

Goya Contemporary LLC · Artsy
B, R, S, R II (Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll)
B, R, S, R II (Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll), 2002
Price on request
Skate board wheels, wood
Goya Contemporary LLC · Artsy
Psyche
Psyche, 2009
US$7,800
Lithograph with hand sewn thread
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Market39 auction results

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$17.8K – $36.1K
3 of 5 paintings lots with prices
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$27.3K
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$22.9K
3 priced paintings lots
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Mar 2024 · $17.8K
Latest tracked sale in this object type
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Paintings: $22.9K medianSculpture/objects: $12.3K medianPhotographs: $1.3K medianEditioned prints: $2.5K medianUnclassified lots: $63.5K median
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Galleries2

#118 Marianne Boesky Gallery
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Podcast Interviews1

podcasts No. 427: Sanford Biggers, Michelle Angela Ortiz The Modern Art Notes Podcast · Jan 9, 2020
Episode No. 427 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features artists Sanford Biggers and Michelle Angela Ortiz. Sanford Biggers ‘s work is on view in “Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations,” at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University…
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Publications3

Monograph 1

For Freedoms: Where Do We Go From Here?
Phaidon Press · 2024

Exhibition Catalog 2

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind Author
Hatje Cantz · 2024
Sanford Biggers
Yale University Press · 2020
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Current Exhibitions0

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One Fine Show: “Zurbarán” at the National Gallery in London
The National Gallery in London has opened "Zurbarán," the first major UK exhibition dedicated to the Spanish Baroque painter Francisco de Zurbarán (15…
reviewJun 11, 2026
Who the Art World Is Supporting at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Artsy asked a cross-section of artists, curators, and gallerists which teams they are supporting at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted b…
cultureJun 9, 2026
Sanford Biggers Mixes It Up
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, is presenting "Sanford Biggers: Drift," a solo exhibition showcasing the artist's multidisciplinary pr…
exhibitionsJun 9, 2026
Plan an Art-Filled Summer Weekend in the Hamptons
The article outlines a packed summer of art events in the Hamptons for 2025 and 2026, including the US debut of the Nomad collectible design fair at T…
exhibitionsJun 4, 2026
Where Sky Meets Water, Sanford Biggers Sees Life’s ‘Drift’
Sanford Biggers presents his first major solo survey on Long Island, featuring textile works, prints, sculptures, and installations that explore his c…
exhibitionsJun 4, 2026
Curating in the shadows of spectacle: strategies for protecting artistic freedom
The article recounts the 2012 censorship of Betsy Schneider's artwork "Januaries" at the Kohler Art Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, after a local cler…
cultureJun 3, 2026
At Marianne Boesky, Sanford Biggers Rewrites the Rules of Material Storytelling
Artist Sanford Biggers presents "The Gift of Tongues," an immersive multimedia exhibition at Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York City, running through…
exhibitionsJun 3, 2026
The Opening Of ‘Sanford Biggers: Drift’ At The The Parrish Art Museum
The Parrish Art Museum hosted an opening reception for 'Sanford Biggers: Drift,' the artist's first major solo exhibition on the East End. The show fe…
exhibitionsJun 1, 2026
Multidisciplinary Exhibition Opens at The Parrish
A multidisciplinary solo exhibition titled "Sanford Biggers: Drift" has opened at the Parrish Art Museum in Watermill. The exhibition was organized by…
exhibitionsMay 21, 2026
Parrish Art Museum Summer 2026 Guide
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, has announced its Summer 2026 guide, detailing a robust schedule of exhibitions and public programs ru…
exhibitionsMay 12, 2026
‘Drift’ Invites Reverie at the Parrish
Sanford Biggers's first major solo exhibition on the East End, "Drift," opens at the Parrish Art Museum on Sunday and runs through September 13. The s…
exhibitionsMay 12, 2026
The Parrish Art Museum Presents ‘Sanford Biggers: Drift,’ The Artist’s First Major East End Solo Show
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, will present 'Sanford Biggers: Drift,' the artist's first major solo exhibition on the East End of Lon…
exhibitionsMay 11, 2026
Creative Currents: East End Art Exhibits
The article surveys the 2026 summer art season in the Hamptons, highlighting new outdoor sculptures at LongHouse Reserve—including Renée Cox's 'Soul C…
exhibitionsMay 9, 2026
City Life Org - New York Art World Celebrates Angela Davis, Amy Sherald, Clara Wu Tsai, Crystal McCrary, Raymond McGuire at Awards Dinner in NYC
The Gordon Parks Foundation held its annual Awards Dinner and Auction at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, raising nearly $2 million to support i…
newsMay 9, 2026
Look Inside the Art-Filled Home of New York City's Cultural Crusaders
This profile explores the Upper West Side residence of Crystal McCrary McGuire and Raymond J. McGuire, a power couple deeply embedded in New York City…
cultureMay 9, 2026
Summer Previews: The Season’s Most Anticipated Shows
Artforum's editors preview twenty-five anticipated institutional exhibitions opening worldwide between May and August. Highlights include "Fade" at th…
exhibitionsMay 1, 2026
New York Galleries: Openings and Closings (04/27-05/03)
newsApr 27, 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
MIT List Visual Arts Center celebrates 40 years
MIT's List Visual Arts Center celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 10, 2026, with performances, receptions, and the opening of a new exhibition ti…
exhibitionsApr 23, 2026
The Incredible Story of Edmonia Lewis, America’s First Black and Indigenous International Art Star
The Peabody Essex Museum has launched "Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone," the first-ever retrospective dedicated to the 19th-century sculptor who was the …
exhibitionsApr 14, 2026
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Past Exhibitions19

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#118 Marianne Boesky Gallery

The Gift of Tongues

Sanford Biggers

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

Apr 30, 2026 — Jun 13, 2026

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#192 Fredric Snitzer Gallery

The Floating World

Sanford Biggers

1540 Northeast Miami Court, Miami, FL 33132

Feb 14, 2026 — Mar 28, 2026

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#478 David Castillo Gallery

Sanford Biggers: A Tesseract, A Talisman

Sanford Biggers

25 NE 39th St, Miami, FL 33137, USA

Mar 20, 2025 — May 23, 2025

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#286 moniquemeloche

Sanford Biggers: Back to the Stars

Sanford Biggers

451 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Sep 14, 2023 — Nov 3, 2023

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#118 Marianne Boesky Gallery

Sanford Biggers | Meet Me on the Equinox

Sanford Biggers

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

Sep 7, 2023 — Oct 14, 2023

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Hammer Museum

Sanford Biggers: Oracle

Sanford Biggers

10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA

Jan 1, 2023

Sanford Biggers: Oracle MAR 26, 2023 – ONGOING This monumental sculpture–a cast bronze figure standing at 25 feet tall– inaugurates the museum's outdoor scul...

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#14 MASSIMODECARLO

Only the Ashes

Sanford Biggers

57 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris, France

Nov 23, 2021 — Jan 12, 2022

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#118 Marianne Boesky Gallery

Soft Truths

Sanford Biggers

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

Oct 30, 2020 — Dec 12, 2020

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#478 David Castillo Gallery

Sanford Biggers: Quadri ed Angeli

Sanford Biggers

25 NE 39th St, Miami, FL 33137, USA

Dec 2, 2019 — Jan 31, 2020

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Cantor Arts Center

"Afropick" by Sanford Biggers

Sanford Biggers

May 22, 2019 — Oct 28, 2019

Temporary Exhibition "Afropick" by Sanford Biggers May 22, 2019–October 28, 2019

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Chazen Museum of Art

Sanford Biggers

Sanford Biggers

750-800 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706, USA

Jan 1, 2019

Sanford Biggers Jun 28–Sep 22, 2019 Exhibition Overview Sanford Biggers uses a wide range of media—including painting, sculpture, video, film, multicomponent...

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#286 moniquemeloche

Sanford Biggers: New Work

Sanford Biggers

451 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Sep 15, 2018 — Oct 27, 2018

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#118 Marianne Boesky Gallery

Selah

Sanford Biggers

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

Sep 7, 2017 — Oct 21, 2017

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New Britain Museum of American Art

NEW/NOW: Sanford Biggers

Sanford Biggers

56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052, USA

Sep 29, 2016 — Jan 23, 2017

NEW/NOW: Sanford Biggers September 29, 2016 - January 23, 2017 The New Britain Museum of American Art is thrilled to showcase the work of internationally acc...

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#286 moniquemeloche

Sanford Biggers: the pasts they brought with them

Sanford Biggers

451 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Feb 11, 2016 — Apr 2, 2016

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#478 David Castillo Gallery

Sanford Biggers: Matter

25 NE 39th St, Miami, FL 33137, USA

Dec 1, 2015 — Jan 31, 2016

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#50 Jack Shainman Gallery

The Future is Now

Sanford Biggers

46 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, United States

Sep 10, 2015 — Oct 24, 2015

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#478 David Castillo Gallery

Sanford Biggers: 3 Dollars & 6 Dimes

25 NE 39th St, Miami, FL 33137, USA

May 15, 2014 — Jul 5, 2014

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#286 moniquemeloche

Sanford Biggers: Ago

451 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Apr 13, 2013 — Jun 8, 2013

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Art Fair Appearances3

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Art Basel Paris — Paris
2025
Frieze New York — New York
2025
EXPO CHICAGO — Chicago
2022
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Recent Activity20

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Multidisciplinary Exhibition Opens at The Parrish
May 21, 2026
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Parrish Art Museum Summer 2026 Guide
May 12, 2026
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News
‘Drift’ Invites Reverie at the Parrish
May 12, 2026
newspaper
News
The Parrish Art Museum Presents ‘Sanford Biggers: Drift,’ The Artist’s First Major East End Solo Show
May 11, 2026
newspaper
News
City Life Org - New York Art World Celebrates Angela Davis, Amy Sherald, Clara Wu Tsai, Crystal McCrary, Raymond McGuire at Awards Dinner in NYC
May 9, 2026
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News
Look Inside the Art-Filled Home of New York City's Cultural Crusaders
May 9, 2026
newspaper
News
Creative Currents: East End Art Exhibits
May 9, 2026
newspaper
News
Summer Previews: The Season’s Most Anticipated Shows
May 1, 2026
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Exhibition
The Gift of Tongues
Apr 30, 2026
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New York Galleries: Openings and Closings (04/27-05/03)
Apr 27, 2026
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MIT List Visual Arts Center celebrates 40 years
Apr 23, 2026
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News
KAWS | Untitled (KAWS X Mocad) (2019)
Apr 23, 2026
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The Incredible Story of Edmonia Lewis, America’s First Black and Indigenous International Art Star
Apr 14, 2026
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parties art production fund 2026 gala ski chalet
Mar 20, 2026
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The Floating World
Feb 14, 2026
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herzog & de meuron-designed memphis art museum takes shape ahead of 2026 opening
Jan 22, 2026
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The Best Exhibitions to See Around San Francisco During FOG Design+Art
Jan 21, 2026
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Harlem’s Studio Museum reopening was a fitting reflection of its history and work
Dec 16, 2025
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miami beach legacy purchase no vacancy 2025
Dec 10, 2025
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Art Basel Miami Beach aims to ‘end the year on a high note’
Dec 2, 2025
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