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Selected Works130

Museum Acquisitions

MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
MoMA
LACMA
LACMA
LACMA
Pompidou
Pompidou
Pompidou
Pompidou
Pompidou
Pompidou
MOCA Los Angeles
MOCA Los Angeles
MOCA Los Angeles
MOCA Los Angeles
MOCA Los Angeles
MOCA Los Angeles
MOCA Los Angeles
MOCA Los Angeles
MOCA Los Angeles
Dallas Museum of Art
Punta della Dogana
Punta della Dogana

Previous Sales 68

Sotheby's
Blanched
Blanched, 2011
Unknown
May 2025
Christie's
Arcimboldo
Arcimboldo, 2019
$693,000
Nov 2024
Sotheby's
Mouse
Mouse, 2016
Bought In
Oct 2023
Christie's
Nail Duo
Nail Duo, 2012
£63,000 ($83k USD)
Jun 2023
Christie's
Historical Solution
Historical Solution, 2016
$567,000
May 2023
Christie's
Friday
Friday, 2016
Bought In
Jul 2022
Christie's
Secret
Secret, 2012
$2,580,000
May 2022
Christie's
Quantum
Quantum, 2019
$500,000
May 2021
Christie's
Oh, Sad, I See
Oh, Sad, I See, 2006
Bought In
May 2018
Christie's
Original Problem
Original Problem, 2014
$1,092,500
May 2018
Christie's
Julian
Julian, 2014
$3,367,500
May 2017
Christie's
Sodium
Sodium, 2015
$787,500
May 2017
Christie's
Rainbow Cookie
Rainbow Cookie, 2003
£27,500 ($36k USD)
Mar 2017
Christie's
Glazed
Glazed, 2012
$1,145,000
May 2016
Christie's
Your Deaths Your Births
Your Deaths Your Births, 2004
£422,500 ($558k USD)
Oct 2015
Christie's
Girl mit Tropfen, 2003
Girl mit Tropfen, 2003
CHF 24,000 ($27k USD)
Sep 2014
Christie's
Vain Whining
Vain Whining, 2001
£422,500 ($558k USD)
Jul 2014
Christie's
Untitled (Holes)
Untitled (Holes), 2006
£60,000 ($79k USD)
Feb 2014
Christie's
Daylight Pillow
Daylight Pillow, 2004
$1,085,000
Nov 2013
Christie's
Lemon Hand
Lemon Hand, 2006
£86,500 ($114k USD)
Oct 2013
Christie's
Pinky
Pinky, 2010
$1,203,750
May 2013
Christie's
Good Problem
Good Problem, 2013
$1,102,500
May 2013
Christie's
Mr. Toobad
Mr. Toobad, 2002
£577,250 ($762k USD)
Feb 2013
Christie's
Untitled (eggshell)
Untitled (eggshell), 2000
$80,500
May 2012
Christie's
Meatloaf
Meatloaf, 2009
£265,250 ($350k USD)
Feb 2012

For Sale 1

David Benrimon Fine Art · Artsy
Chicken Rotation
Chicken Rotation, 2016
US$30,000
Aluminum, epoxy, steel, acrylic primer, gesso, acrylic ink, acrylic silkscreen, and acrylic paint
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Market240 auction results

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$1.4K – $3.6M
31 of 45 sculpture/objects lots with prices
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$707K
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$157K
31 priced sculpture/objects lots
calendar_todayLast Sculpture/objects Sale
Mar 2026 · $1.4K
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Sculpture/objects: $157K medianPaintings: $3.3K medianWorks on paper: $1.0K medianEditioned prints: $27.7K medianUnclassified lots: $2.4K medianBooks/portfolios: $17.3K median
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Galleries3

#1 Gagosian
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#7 Galerie Max Hetzler
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#83 Luxembourg + Co.
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Podcast Interviews1

podcasts A brush with... Urs Fischer A brush with... · Dec 6, 2023
An in-depth interview with the artist on his cultural experiences and greatest influences, from jazz and drawing workshops to Hieronymus Bosch
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Publications4

Exhibition Catalog 2

Post Human
Phaidon Press · 2024
Urs Fischer Author
Rizzoli · 2022

Group Catalog 1

A chi serve la luna? Le mostre della Fondazione Nicola Trussardi
Hatje Cantz · 2010

Survey 1

Painting Now
Thames & Hudson · 2015
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Current Exhibitions1

#596 Fergus McCaffrey

Urs Fischer: Machigai Sagashi – Spot the Difference

Urs Fischer

3-chōme-5-9 Kitaaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0061, Japan

Apr 11, 2026 — Jul 4, 2026

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Upcoming1

#35 Jeffrey Deitch

Urs Fischer: YES and LA DUST

Urs Fischer

925 N. Orange Drive

Jun 19, 2026 — Aug 8, 2026

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Recent News20

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The Dealers: Rajiv Menon Connects Cultures
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The Same Dead Thing Alive: Contemporary Archives in L.A. and Beyond
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Hube Guide: What to Do in New York During Frieze
Frieze Art Fair returns to New York from May 13th to 17th, 2026, at The Shed for its 15th edition, featuring over 65 galleries from 26 countries. The …
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Patricia Li: An Art And Design Guide To Venice
Patricia Li, writing for Vogue Circle, shares a curated guide to art and design destinations in Venice beyond the main venues of the Venice Biennale. …
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8 Must-See Art Exhibitions in Tokyo This May
This article, published by Tokyo Weekender, lists eight art exhibitions opening in Tokyo during May. The featured shows span a range of venues and sty…
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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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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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Shopping Experience: How Has the Way of Experiencing Luxury Changed?
Luxury retail in Milan is undergoing a significant transformation, evolving from simple commercial spaces into 'cultural brandscapes' that blend art, …
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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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Gagosian to open new ground-floor space at 980 Madison Avenue with major Duchamp presentation
Gagosian is set to expand its footprint at 980 Madison Avenue by opening a new ground-floor gallery space on April 25, 2026. The inaugural exhibition …
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'Marcel Duchamp' at Gagosian, 980 Madison Avenue, New York, United States on 25 Apr–27 Jun 2026
Gagosian is set to inaugurate its new ground-floor gallery space at 980 Madison Avenue with a major exhibition of Marcel Duchamp’s work, opening April…
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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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More Than Breakfast
The article explores the enduring presence and symbolism of the egg as a motif throughout art history. It highlights works by artists from Hieronymus …
cultureApr 5, 2026
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Past Exhibitions8

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#1 Gagosian

Burlington Arcade

Urs Fischer

20 Grosvenor Hill, London W1K 3QD, United Kingdom

Dec 1, 2025 — Jan 10, 2026

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#1 Gagosian

After Nature

Urs Fischer

Via Francesco Crispi, 16, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Sep 17, 2025 — Dec 16, 2025

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#1 Gagosian

Urs Fischer Easy Solutions & Problems

Urs Fischer

Gstaad-Saanen Airport, Oeystrasse 29, 3792 Saanen, Switzerland

Feb 12, 2025 — May 10, 2025

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#1 Gagosian

Beauty

Urs Fischer

9 rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris, France

Mar 5, 2024 — May 25, 2024

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#1 Gagosian

Denominator

Urs Fischer

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

Jul 20, 2023 — Oct 18, 2023

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#39 Karma

Urs Fischer Faules Fundament (Rotten Foundation)

Urs Fischer

188 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009, United States

Aug 16, 2017 — Sep 10, 2017

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Kunstmuseum Luzern

Projekt Zentralschweiz 3 Anna Margrit Annen, Renata Bünter, Urs Fischer, Edith Flückiger, Irene Naef, Bessie Nager, Nils Nova, Pat Treyer, Franziska Wüsten

Anna Margrit Annen, Renata Bünter, Urs Fischer, Edith Flückiger, Irene Naef, Bessie Nager, Nils Nova, Pat Treyer, Franziska Wüsten, Maria Pininska-Beres, Brian Dawn Chalkley

Jan 1, 2002

15.12.200110.03.2002 Projekt Zentralschweiz 3 Anna Margrit Annen, Renata Bünter, Urs Fischer, Edith Flückiger, Irene Naef, Bessie Nager, Nils Nova, Pat Treye...

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#2,795 Sabbatikal

Yes

Urs Fischer

4719 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041, United States

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Art Fair Appearances8

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TEFAF New York — New York
2022
Art Basel — Basel
2021
Frieze London — London
2018
Art Basel Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2017
The Armory Show — New York
2017
Art Basel — Basel
2016
Art Basel Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2016
EXPO CHICAGO — Chicago
2016
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Recent Activity20

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Jun 19, 2026
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Can collections alone define an exhibition’s identity and meaning?
May 30, 2026
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Watching You, Watching Me: On Panteha Abareshi and the Spectacle of Illness
May 19, 2026
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Megadealer Larry Gagosian Is the Subject of Unauthorized Documentary In the Works from Director Barry Avrich
May 15, 2026
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Secretive LA art dealer Larry Gagosian to be subject of 'juicy' unauthorized doc
May 14, 2026
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The Same Dead Thing Alive: Contemporary Archives in L.A. and Beyond
May 12, 2026
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May 7, 2026
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MONUMENTS at MOCA and The Brick
May 5, 2026
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8 Must-See Art Exhibitions in Tokyo This May
May 5, 2026
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2026 Carla Art Auction is Live!
May 1, 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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Shopping experience: com’è cambiato il modo di vivere il lusso?
Apr 19, 2026
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Desperate, Scared, But Social at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art
Apr 14, 2026
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Gagosian to open new ground-floor space at 980 Madison Avenue with major Duchamp presentation
Apr 13, 2026
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'Marcel Duchamp' at Gagosian, 980 Madison Avenue, New York, United States on 25 Apr–27 Jun 2026
Apr 11, 2026
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Urs Fischer: Machigai Sagashi – Spot the Difference
Apr 11, 2026
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Alex Heilbron at as-is
Apr 7, 2026
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