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About Peter Doig

British · 1959–present

Born in Edinburgh, raised in Trinidad, educated in Canada, and paints landscapes that look like memories dissolving. His canoe painting sold for 11 million.

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Peter Doig's works are held in 22 museums worldwide, including National Gallery of Art, Museum of Modern Art, and National Galleries Scotland.

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🇨🇦 Canada

1 museum

🇫🇷 France

2 museums

🇩🇪 Germany

2 museums

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 museum

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 museums

🇺🇸 United States

8 museums

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I see Peter Doig's work?
    Peter Doig's paintings are held in numerous public museum collections. These include institutions in both Europe and North America. In the United States, his work can be viewed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Dallas Museum of Art. In Canada, the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa holds examples of his paintings. Within the United Kingdom, the Tate Gallery in London has several works by Doig. Other European museums include the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Doig's paintings appear frequently at auction. Major auction houses such as Christie's and Sotheby's regularly include his work in their contemporary art sales. These auctions take place in London, New York, and other international centres. It is advisable to check the auction catalogues of these houses for upcoming sales. Before travelling, confirm that specific works are on display, as museum collections often rotate their holdings.
  • Where did Peter Doig go to school?
    Peter Doig studied at the Chelsea School of Art and Saint Martins in London. He was also educated in Canada.
  • Where can I see Peter Doig paintings?
    Peter Doig's works can be seen at Prints in the National Gallery of Art[4], National Gallery of Art, Museum of Modern Art, and 2 other museums worldwide.
  • What should I know about Peter Doig's prints?
    Peter Doig is a Scottish painter who also produces prints. Born in Edinburgh in 1959, he spent his childhood in Trinidad and Canada before moving to London to study art. He is known for his figurative paintings, often dreamlike and evocative. Doig's prints are often based on or related to his paintings, exploring similar themes and imagery. He uses various printmaking techniques, including etching, screen printing, and lithography, sometimes combining them in a single work. His prints are not mere reproductions of his paintings. Instead, they are original works of art that explore the possibilities of the print medium. Doig often embraces the unique qualities of printmaking, such as layering, texture, and the subtle variations that can occur during the printing process. He exploits these qualities to create prints that have their own distinct character. Some of his well-known prints include those related to his paintings "Canoe Lake" and "White Canoe". These prints often feature the same motifs as the paintings, such as canoes, figures in water, and snowy landscapes. They allow collectors to acquire works by Doig at a lower price point than his paintings, while still offering a unique and valuable addition to any art collection.
  • Why are Peter Doig's works important today?
    Peter Doig is a Scottish painter whose approach to figurative art has had a considerable impact on contemporary painting. Born in Edinburgh in 1959, he spent parts of his childhood in Trinidad and Canada before settling in London. He studied at St Martin's School of Art and Chelsea School of Art, and he now lives and works between London and Trinidad. Doig's paintings often feature dreamlike scenes and draw inspiration from a wide range of sources, including film, photography, and music. His work frequently incorporates personal memories and experiences, blending them with imagined narratives. He often references canonical paintings by artists like Edvard Munch, Claude Monet, and Gustave Courbet. Doig's approach to painting is characterised by his layering of paint, use of colour, and attention to surface texture. He often employs techniques such as glazing and scumbling to create depth and atmosphere in his work. His paintings often evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, inviting viewers to enter into his world of memory and imagination. He received the Whitechapel Artist Prize in 1991, and was nominated for the Turner Prize in 1994.
  • Why is Peter Doig so famous?
    His auction prices are high; for example, White Canoe sold for 11.3 million dollars in 2007, and Swamped sold for 25.9 million in 2015. He paints slowly, producing relatively few works each year, which increases the scarcity and therefore the prices, which increases the attention, which increases his discomfort.
  • Who is Peter Doig?
    Peter Doig is a painter born in Edinburgh in 1959. He grew up in Trinidad, and was educated in Canada before studying in London.
  • What techniques or materials did Peter Doig use?
    Peter Doig's paintings often feature thin washes of paint, sometimes left to run down the canvas, creating an eerie, spectral feeling. He works primarily in oil paint. Examination of works by J.M.W. Turner, a British artist working from 1798-1850, reveals insights into painting techniques of the period. Turner's earlier work with watercolours influenced his oil painting, giving him an understanding of light-toned surfaces. He used transparent washes and optical mixing to create greens and blacks. Turner also favoured absorbent surfaces, which allowed him a rapid indication of the final colour. Brice Marden primed his cotton duck canvas with two coats of turps-thinned Flake White, sanding the surface when dry. He mixed standard artist's oil colour with a medium of wax and turpentine, keeping it warm on a hot plate. The mixture was applied with a brush and worked over, then manipulated with a large painting spatula and a small painting knife. For grounds, artists may use gessoed MDF, primed canvas stuck to MDF board, or primed canvas. Hog hair brushes are favoured for their springy resistance against the canvas, enabling a broader application of oil paint.

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Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Peter Doig's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum National Galleries Scotland Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum Carnegie Museum of Art Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Walker Art Gallery Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum National Gallery of Art Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum British Council Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum National Museum Cardiff Used for: museum holdings.
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  15. [15] book Landauer, Susan, The not-so-still life : a century of California painting and sculpture Used for: museum holdings.
  16. [16] book Penny Huntsman, Thinking About Art Used for: biography.

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