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Luhring Augustine

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The image shows a large rectangular shape filled with a uniform color. The shape resembles a plain sheet of paper or a blank canvas, creating a simple and abstract appearance with minimal visual detail. The even texture and smooth edges suggest a clean, untouched surface.
Zarina, Baskin Art Studios, University of California at Santa Cruz, Homes I Made / A Life in Nine Lines, 1958 - 1998, 1997, portfolio of ten etchings (including title page), printed chine collé on wove Arches Cover paper (nine cut-and-pasted and eight with watercolor additions), Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2022.7.1.1-10

Homes I Made / A Life in Nine Lines, 1958 - 1998

Zarina, Baskin Art Studios, University of California at Santa Cruz · 1997 · portfolio of ten etchings (including title page), printed chine collé on wove Arches Cover paper (nine cut-and-pasted and eight with watercolor additions) ·  Accession ID  2022.7.1.1-10

This painting shows distorted and exaggerated shapes forming abstract humanoid figures against a blue sky with pale clouds. The figures have pale skin, elongated limbs, and exaggerated facial features, including some that seem cartoonish or animalistic. The faces have wide, protruding eyes, round noses, pointed ears, and large white teeth sticking out from their downturned mouths. They are all grouped together near the bottom left corner of the painting, with some figures partially hidden behind others. Two of them are clothed in long dresses, while one appears nude.
George Condo, 6 Figures, 2002, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.237

6 Figures

George Condo · 2002 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.237

Two vertical, rectangular, polished steel panels are hung close to each other on a dove-gray wall, and the wavy reflections show the wood floor and gray wall behind us. In the left panel, the image of a woman is silkscreened onto what appears to be a mirror. The woman has brown skin, and she stands facing away mostly away from us. She points into the distance with her left hand, farther from us, and her other arm hangs by her side. She wears a rounded white cap with a narrow brim over shoulder-length dark hair. The edge of her glasses are visible over her right cheek. Her white dress is cinched at the waist, has short sleeves, and comes to mid-calf. She wears white sandals with low heels. The room reflected around her has dark gray paneling along the bottom of the lighter gray walls.
Michelangelo Pistoletto, Donna che indica (Woman who points), conceived 1962, fabricated 1982, silkscreen print on polished stainless steel, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2014.28.1

Donna che indica (Woman who points)

Michelangelo Pistoletto · conceived 1962, fabricated 1982 · silkscreen print on polished stainless steel ·  Accession ID  2014.28.1

This sculpture is made up of bold, uppercase neon letters forming the word "AMERICA" in two rows, with the letters on the bottom positioned upside down, as if they are a reflection of the top row. Some of the letters on the top row are also backwards. The glowing white neon tubes stand out against the dark gray background. Visible electrical cords hang from the letters down to the gray floor.
Glenn Ligon, Double America, 2012, neon and paint, Gift of Agnes Gund, 2013.37.1

Double America

Glenn Ligon · 2012 · neon and paint ·  Accession ID  2013.37.1

This round painting shows two people walking on a patch of grass. The taller person is on the left, holding the other person's arm with one hand and a small bucket with another hand. Both people have pale brown skin, patchy beards, and dark hair. The smaller person is wearing a bright orange beanie, a ragged white shirt, and a small necklace around their neck. Their lower half is bare, exposing their genitals, although they wear white socks and dark shoes. Their socks are covered with patches of red. They hold a brown walking stick or staff and have a pale-yellow bang slung over one shoulder. The taller person wears a dark coat that is open to show their chest and dark pants. Both their coat and pants have patches of a greenish color on them. They wear one white sneaker, and their other foot is bare. The taller person has a white cloth tied around their forehead, and the shorter person appears to wear an orange cap. The background includes a cloudy gray and pale-blue sky over sparse green foliage. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible, giving the people an abstracted appearance.
Salman Toor, Wandering Beggars, 2022, oil on panel, Gift of the Bronzini Vender Family, 2025.86.1

Wandering Beggars

Salman Toor · 2022 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  2025.86.1

The image shows intersecting lines and shapes of varying thickness, creating a sense of movement. The composition resembles a tangle of lines, with a mix of light and dark tones adding depth.
Al Taylor, Untitled (Floaters), 1998, gouache, ink, and graphite with correction fluid on Winsor & Newton wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.51.2

Untitled (Floaters)

Al Taylor · 1998 · gouache, ink, and graphite with correction fluid on Winsor & Newton wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.51.2

The image displays a drawing of a kneeling figure with raised hands in shackles, set against a plain background. Below the figure is text resembling a runaway slave advertisement, providing descriptive details.
Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Untitled, 1993, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.57.1

Untitled

Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 1993 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.57.1

The image shows interconnected pentagon and hexagon shapes arranged in a pattern across the canvas. The shapes vary in size and are spread evenly. The design resembles a mesh or cellular structure and could be compared to a honeycomb, leaf veins, or plant cells. The lines have different thicknesses, adding depth to the geometric design.
Rachel Whiteread, Edition Schellmann Contemporary Art Production, Untitled, 2002, etched German-silver metal sheet, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Gail and Benjamin Jacobs, 2008.24.5

Untitled

Rachel Whiteread, Edition Schellmann Contemporary Art Production · 2002 · etched German-silver metal sheet ·  Accession ID  2008.24.5

This is a drawing of a figure running with a bundle over its shoulder and a block of text below it. The illustration is rendered in a simple black-and-white style. The figure is depicted in profile, mid-stride, with exaggerated features that convey a sense of movement and urgency. Above the block of text, the figure appears to be wearing old-fashioned, striped clothing and is carrying a bundle tied to a stick. Below the image, there is a block of text formatted like an advertisement or notice, describing the attire and physical characteristics of an individual named Glenn, noted as a young black man, with specific details such as clothing style, build, and hairstyle. The text is set within a rectangular border. The composition juxtaposes the vintage illustration style with contemporary typographical design.
Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Untitled, 1993, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.57.9

Untitled

Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 1993 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.57.9

The image shows an intricate pattern of interconnected, irregularly shaped lines forming a dense, textured grid on the canvas. The abstract composition resembles an aerial view of a pebble-strewn surface or the detailed texture of reptile skin. The repetitive formations create a sense of organized chaos, where each small shape contributes to the larger network.
Rachel Whiteread, Edition Schellmann Contemporary Art Production, Untitled, 2002, etched German-silver metal sheet, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Gail and Benjamin Jacobs, 2008.24.4

Untitled

Rachel Whiteread, Edition Schellmann Contemporary Art Production · 2002 · etched German-silver metal sheet ·  Accession ID  2008.24.4