About David Hammons
American · 1943–present · Postmodernism, contemporary art, conceptual art
American[1] Conceptual artist whose politically charged installations address race, African-American identity, and the limits of the gallery system.
Read full biography →David Hammons's works are held in 4 museums worldwide, including Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst, The Broad, and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
🇧🇪 Belgium
1 museum
- 2 works
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst
Citadelpark, Belgium
🇺🇸 United States
3 museums
- 1 works
The Broad
Los Angeles County, United States
- 1 works
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States
Sun–Tue, Thu 10:00–17:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00; closed WedAdults $30, students $17 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents)86 St (4, 5, 6)Confirm on museum website before visiting. - 1 works
Museum of Modern Art
Midtown Manhattan, United States
Daily 10:30–17:30 (Sat until 19:00; first Fri of month until 20:00)Adults $30, students $17Fifth Av / 53 St (E, M)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was David Hammons?
David Hammons is a Conceptual artist who spent decades avoiding the gallery system, choosing instead to present his work in Harlem barbershops and neighbourhood stores. Born in 1943[1], he moved to Los Angeles as a child and studied at the Chouinard Art Institute before relocating to New York in the late 1960s. He is known for his unique approach to art and his eventual absorption into the institutional mainstream.What is David Hammons known for?
David Hammons is known for his conceptually driven art that often combines sharp social commentary with sensory elements. He is also known for creating installations that address racism in American[1] society, such as Public Enemy, which was created for an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.What was David Hammons's art style?
David Hammons is a Conceptual artist. He is known for his installations that combine sharp social commentary with sensory elements.
Sources
Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of David Hammons's works across the following collections.
- [1] wikipedia Wikipedia: David Hammons Used for: biography.
- [2] book Typesetter01, 3638_W_Kleiner.FM_V2.qxd Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
- [3] book Penelope J.E. Davies, Walter B. Denny, Frima Fox Hofrichter, Joseph Jacobs, Ann S. Roberts, David L. Simon, Janson's History of Art_ The Western Tradition (8th Edition) Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
- [4] book Jordana Moore Saggese, Reading Basquiat: Exploring Ambivalence in American Art Used for: biography.
- [5] book Landauer, Susan, The not-so-still life : a century of California painting and sculpture Used for: biography.
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