Adams is known for his vibrant, figurative works that explore the intersection of Black identity, cultural history, and personal narrative. His art often addresses themes of representation, identity, and the African American experience in the United States. One of his notable series, "Floater," presents portraits of Black people leisurely floating in water, challenging stereotypical representations and highlighting moments of joy and relaxation.
Adams' work has been exhibited in numerous prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Brooklyn Museum. His art is held in several public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
In addition to his artistic practice, Adams is an educator and mentor, having taught at several institutions and participated in various community-based art projects. He is celebrated for his innovative approach to contemporary art and his commitment to representing and empowering Black communities through his work. (Artist Website) Read Less
Derrick Adams
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Derrick Adams is a contemporary American artist whose work spans across painting, collage, sculpture, performance, video, and sound installations. Born in 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland, Adams received his BFA from Pratt Institute and an MFA from Columbia University. He also completed the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture Program.
Adams is known for his vibrant, figurative works that explore the intersection of Black identity, cultural history, and personal narrative. His art often addresses themes of representation, identity, and the African American experience in the United States. One of his notable series, "Floater," presents portraits of Black people leisurely floating in water, challenging stereotypical representations and highlighting moments of joy and relaxation.
Adams' work has been exhibited in numerous prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Brooklyn Museum. His art is held in several public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
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Adams' work has been exhibited in numerous prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Brooklyn Museum. His art is held in several public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
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Derrick Adams
Good Luck Charm, 2021
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
USD 6,000
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What is figurative art?
Sometimes known as Figurativism. It particularly describes sculptures and paintings clearly or specifically derived from sources of real objects hence they are representational as the name suggests "figurative art". This term is often used as a contrast for abstract art. However, since the coming of abstract art, this term has been used to mean any form of modern art with strong references to the actual/real world situation.
David LaChapelle
Anna Kournikova: The Courts Free,1998
Photography
Lithograph
USD 13,750
David LaChapelle
Lost and Found - Good News, Art Edition: Arch Angel Uriel,2019
Limited Edition Print
Archival Print
USD 2,950
David LaChapelle
First I need your hand then forever can begin,2009
Photography
C-Print
USD 11,900
Leonard Freed
Louisiana Prison,1963
Photography
Archival Print
USD 11,900
Leonard Freed
Mykonos Athletes,1975
Photography
Archival Print
USD 3,090
Leonard Freed
Back Horse,1974
Photography
Archival Print
USD 3,680
Albert Ràfols-Casamada
Estiu-5, 1988
Limited Edition Print
Etching
EUR 450
Albert Ràfols-Casamada
Estiu-4, 1988
Limited Edition Print
Etching
EUR 450
Albert Ràfols-Casamada
Ocells-2 , 1993
Limited Edition Print
Etching
EUR 650
Albert Ràfols-Casamada
Gran-5, 2002
Limited Edition Print
Etching
EUR 700
