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ARTHUR JAFA

ARTHUR JAFA

b. 1960, United States
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Untitled by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork sculpture works on paper
Arthur Jafa Untitled, 2022 Metal rails, plastic pipes, paint
53.3 x 408.9 x 15.2 cm
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SYD IS AS SAD AS SID IS by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork painting
Arthur Jafa SYD IS AS SAD AS SID IS, 2026 Oil and silkscreen on canvas, painted with assistance from Chen Hongjin and Edgar Bryan
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Black Differance Miles and Betty by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork print
Arthur Jafa Black Différance, Miles and Betty, 2024 UV print on aluminum
189.2 x 199.4 x 61 cm
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Black Man 5 by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork painting
Arthur Jafa Black Man 5, 2026 UV inks on aluminum
58 1/4 x 59 inches
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Townshend by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork moving image
Arthur Jafa Townshend, 2025 Video
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Black Man by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork print
Arthur Jafa Black Man, 2025 Uv print on raw aluminum
148 x 149.9 cm
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Drapeta 2.0 by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork print
Arthur Jafa Drapeta 2.0, 2026 Uv digital print and uv 3d print on aluminum
128 x 188 cm
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Townshend by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork moving image
Arthur Jafa Townshend, 2025 Video
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Foxy Lady by Arthur Jafa contemporary artwork painting
Arthur Jafa Foxy Lady, 2025 Oil on linen
213.4 x 141 cm
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Gladstone contemporary art gallery in 515 West 24th Street New York United States
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Spruth Magers contemporary art gallery in Berlin Germany
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Pace Gallery contemporary art gallery in 540 West 25th Street New York United States
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After 20 Years at the New Museum Massimiliano Gioni Becomes Director
News / Moves and Awards After 20 Years at the New Museum, Massimiliano Gioni Becomes Director Zian Chen The appointment signals continuity as the New York City institution enters a transformative new phase following its expansion.
Hirshhorn Museum Reveals the 51 Institutions to Benefit from Landmark National Loans Programme
News / Museums and Institutions Hirshhorn Museum Reveals the 51 Institutions to Benefit from Landmark National Loans Programme Imogen Lees The Washington DC Museum has announced the institutions throughout the US which will display its artworks, as part of its celebration of the USA’s semiquincentennial.
10 Exhibitions to See in Venice That Arent Part of the Biennale
Spotlight 10 Exhibitions to See in Venice That Aren’t Part of the Biennale Ocula Editors As the art world assembles in the Floating City, Ocula’s editors select the must‑see collateral shows, including Jennifer West’s exploration of the cosmos and Hernan Bas’ ironic look at tourism.
Barbara Kruger Arthur Jafa and Precious Okoyomon Honoured in Second Edition of Art Basel Awards
News / Moves and Awards Barbara Kruger, Arthur Jafa and Precious Okoyomon Honoured in Second Edition of Art Basel Awards Imogen Lees This year’s 33 medallists span diverse geographies, disciplines and ages.
What Hollywood Keeps Hidden
Opinion What Hollywood Keeps Hidden Claudia Ross An illicit exhibition in an abandoned Los Angeles theatre takes in over 100 years of cinematic art to reveal a darker story beneath the glittering façade.
Arthur Jafa Has a Message That Can Only Be Felt
Spotlight Arthur Jafa Has a Message That Can Only Be Felt Phoebe Bradford The American artist compares his latest exhibition at Champ Lacombe in France to an EP with ‘a more focused presentation’.
From Brooklyn Museum to the Super Bowl A Giant Week for Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
News From Brooklyn Museum to the Super Bowl: A Giant Week for Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz J. Scott Orr A glimpse into the collection of two‑larger‑than life entertainers culminates in an exhibition that seeks to transcend race and succeeds.
Sonia Boyce and Simone Leigh Win Golden Lions at Venice Biennale 2022
News Sonia Boyce and Simone Leigh Win Golden Lions at Venice Biennale 2022 Sam Gaskin Britain’s Boyce won the gong for best national pavilion, while Leigh won for her contribution to the international exhibition The Milk of Dreams.

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