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 contemporary art?
Contemporary art describes avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or the present day. The date describing the beginning of contemporary art varies by the institutions which exhibit the style. The museums often date the era based on their founding year.
Alex Katz
Dancer II,2019
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
USD 14,950
Alex Katz
Julia and Alexandra,1983
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
USD 16,500
Alex Katz
Coca-Cola girl 6,2019
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
USD 23,500
Bert Stern
Pink Scarf,1962/2012
Limited Edition Print
Digital Print on paper
USD 4,600
Bert Stern
Marilyn with Sequin Gloves,1962/2011
Photography
Digital Print on paper
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Bert Stern
Marilyn Pink Roses Large,2011
Photography
Photograph
EUR 28,000
Rafael Jesus Soto
Composición, 1971
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
EUR 3,100
Manolo Valdés
Dama Con Sombrero, 2013
Limited Edition Print
Collage
EUR 12,950
Manolo Valdés
Mariana V, 2008
Limited Edition Print
Collage
EUR 12,950
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Hollywood Africans In Front Of The Chinese Theatre With Footprints Of Movie Stars, 2015
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
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