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ELLEN GALLAGHER

ELLEN GALLAGHER

b. 1965, United States
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Ellen Gallagher Biography

Ellen Gallagher’s work explores issues of race, identity and transformation, referencing historical and contemporary subjects that include modernist abstraction, marine biology and popular Black culture. She makes repeated references to traditions of blackface and minstrelsy, as well as performers and musicians such as Sun Ra. Historically specific cultural references are merged with Gallagher’s own personal biography.

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Watery Ecstatic by Ellen Gallagher contemporary artwork works on paper
Ellen Gallagher Watery Ecstatic, 2005 Watercolour and cut paper on paper
48.5 x 62 cm
48.5 x 62 x 2.7 cm (incl frame) Hauser & Wirth Request Price & Availability
Abu Simbel by Ellen Gallagher contemporary artwork mixed media
Ellen Gallagher Abu Simbel, 2005 Photogravure, watercolour, colour pencil, varnish, pomade, plasticine, blue fur, gold leaf and crystals
62 x 90 cm
91 x 120 x 4.5 cm (incl frame) Hauser & Wirth Request Price & Availability

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Contemporary art exhibition Group Exhibition Bodily Abstractions Fragmented Anatomies at Hauser Wirth Monaco
Group Exhibition Bodily Abstractions / Fragmented Anatomies Hauser & Wirth 26 January–26 March 2022
Monaco
Contemporary art exhibition Ellen Gallagher Ecstatic Draught of Fishes at Hauser Wirth London United Kingdom
Ellen Gallagher Ecstatic Draught of Fishes Hauser & Wirth 21 May–31 July 2021
London
Contemporary art exhibition Group Exhibition Stronger Than Language at Hauser Wirth St. Moritz Switzerland
Group Exhibition Stronger Than Language Hauser & Wirth 11 June–5 July 2020
St. Moritz

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Lips Sink by Ellen Gallagher contemporary artwork print
Ellen Gallagher Lips Sink, 2016 Lithograph
62.7 x 71.3 cm
 Gagosian Request Price & Availability
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Gagosian contemporary art gallery in 980 Madison Avenue New York United States
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Hauser Wirth contemporary art gallery in Hong Kong
Hauser & Wirth Zürich +11 locations Follow +

Ellen Gallagher in Ocula Magazine

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News Whitney Museum Reveals 63 Artists and Collectives for 2022 Biennial Sam Gaskin The longest‑running and most closely watched survey of American art returns in March.
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Ellen Gallagher. Accidental Records Hauser Wirth Los Angeles
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