Study for 'White' series
Glenn LigonWW-1996-M079180
Catalogue
- Year
- 1996
- Medium
- Oil stick on paper
- Dimensions
- 9 x 6 7/8" (22.9 x 17.5 cm)
- Collection
- Museum of Modern Art
- Artist
- Glenn Ligon
Artist
Glenn Ligon
Painting
Most well known for his textual paintings, which mine the words of recognized figures such as Gertrude Stein and Richard Pryor, Glenn Ligon’s artistic practice examines American culture from a conceptual vantage. His work too is recognized for its incisive exploration of social issues today, most commonly related to racism and homophobia.
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Extract
2021 · Aquatint with photogravure
WW-2021-M127840
The Death of Tom
2008 · 16mm film transferred to video (black and white, sound)
WW-2008-M090013
The Rivington Place Portfolio
2006 · Print
WW-2006-234522
Untitled
2006 · Neon lights and paint
WW-2006-228148
Warm Broad Glow
2005 · Neon and blackout paint
WW-2005-M127461
Self-Portrait at Eleven Years Old
2004 · Stenciled linen pulp
WW-2004-M100512
Record
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- Glenn Ligon
- Year
- 1996
- Medium
- Oil stick on paper
- Dimensions
- 9 x 6 7/8" (22.9 x 17.5 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1996-M079180
Source
- Collection
- Museum of Modern Art
- Source
- moma
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified