Sarah Cain — Biography, Exhibitions, Galleries & Auction Results

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Selected Works25

Museum Acquisitions

NGA Washington

SFMOMA

LACMA

Dallas Museum of Art

San Antonio Museum of Art

Harry Ransom Center

Blanton Museum

Previous Sales 4

Phillips · Artsy

Autumn, 2008

Bidding closed

Scarves, beads, acrylic, latex, gouache, string, bell, gel medium, tinfoil, turquoise beads, and gold leaf on paper

Phillips · Artsy

Triangle for R.J.M., 2009

Bidding closed

Feathers, acrylic, gold, silver and bronze leaf, ribbon, gouache, string, gel medium and watercolor on paper

MOCA Cleveland Benefit Auction · Artsy

$ talisman, 2019

Bidding closed

Acrylic on dollar bill

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Benefit Auction · Artsy

Actual Air, 2019

Bidding closed

Stained glass framed by soldered led

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The Momentary · Artsy

i touched a cactus flower, 2019

For sale

Mixed media

The Momentary · Artsy

Self Portrait, 2020

For sale

Acrylic, gouache, latex, prism beads, plastic thread

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Market3 auction results

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$10.0K – $17.5K

2 of 3 results with prices (last 5 years)

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$13.8K

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$10.0K

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PhillipsBonhams

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Galleries1

#119 Anthony Meier

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Prizes & Awards1

SECA Art Award

Winner 2006

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Podcast Interviews1

podcasts No. 506: Sarah Cain, Supernatural America The Modern Art Notes Podcast · Jul 15, 2021

Episode No. 506 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features artist Sarah Cain and curator Robert Cozzolino. Two major presentations of Sarah Cain’s work are on view now. The National Gallery of Art is showing Cain’s “My fav…

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Current Exhibitions1

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Atrium Projects / Sarah Cain: To—you know—you

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2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Oct 30, 2025 — Jun 6, 2027

Atrium Projects / Sarah Cain: To—you know—you October 30, 2025–June 6, 2027 Painter Sarah Cain (b. 1979, Albany, New York; lives and works in Los Angeles) pr...

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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 …

peopleJun 9, 2026

Interview with Reynaldo Rivera

newsJun 2, 2026

Watching You, Watching Me: On Panteha Abareshi and the Spectacle of Illness

newsMay 19, 2026

The Same Dead Thing Alive: Contemporary Archives in L.A. and Beyond

newsMay 12, 2026

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…

exhibitionsMay 5, 2026

2026 Carla Art Auction is Live!

newsMay 1, 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

Manoucher Yektai at Karma

newsApr 21, 2026

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

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 …

reviewApr 7, 2026

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…

newsApr 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…

localMar 18, 2026

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

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…

cultureMar 10, 2026

What a Wonderful World at Variety Arts Theater

newsMar 4, 2026

Lauren Quin at Pace

newsMar 4, 2026

The Semiotics of Divination: On Tarot Art’s Evolution

newsMar 3, 2026

Olfactory Objects: Scent, Attention, and the Post-Immersive Turn

newsFeb 25, 2026

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Past Exhibitions14

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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Atrium Projects / Sarah Cain: To—you know—you

Sarah Cain

2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Oct 30, 2025 — Jan 28, 2026

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#119 Anthony Meier

Sarah Cain “Quiet Riot”

Sarah Cain

21 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Aug 29, 2024 — Oct 11, 2024

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#20 Victoria Miro

Victoria Miro Projects: Sarah Cain

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Calle Drio la Chiesa, 1994, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Jan 28, 2022 — Apr 2, 2022

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Sarah Cain Dark Matter

528 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Sep 8, 2016 — Oct 15, 2016

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JSG Boggs, Sarah Cain, Susan Collis, Moyra Davey, e-flux Time/Bank, Claire Fontaine, Tom Friedman, Meschac Gaba, Ryan Gander, Roger Hiorns, William E. Jones, Komar & Melamid, Gabriel Kuri, Shane Mecklenburger, Cildo Meireles, Ester Partegas, Paul Ramirez Jonas, Hugh Scott-Douglas, Mark Wagner, Nari Ward, Andy Warhol, Robert Wechsler

480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Oct 3, 2014 — Mar 1, 2015

JSG Boggs, Sarah Cain, Susan Collis, Moyra Davey, e-flux Time/Bank, Claire Fontaine, Tom Friedman, Meschac Gaba, Ryan Gander, Roger Hiorns, William E. Jones,...

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