John Currin

American · b. 1962 · Painter, Draughtsman

John Currin is an American painter based in New York City. He is most recognized for his satirical figurative paintings that explore controversial sexual and societal topics.… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Currin, Amanda, 2003, oil on canvasAmandaPhillips · $3,525,000≈ £2,205,744≈ €2,631,775Sign up to see
  2. John Currin, The Owens, 1994, oil on canvasThe OwensPhillips · $1,685,000≈ £1,066,996≈ €1,475,611Sign up to see
  3. John Currin, Birthday, 1999, oil on canvasBirthdayPhillips · $1,505,000≈ £997,349≈ €1,396,622Sign up to see

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John Currin is an American painter based in New York City. He is most recognized for his satirical figurative paintings that explore controversial sexual and societal topics. His work shows a wide range of influences, including the Renaissance, popular culture magazines, and contemporary fashion models. He often distorts or exaggerates the erotic forms of the female body, and has stressed that his characters are reflections of himself rather than inspired by real people.

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Born 1962, BoulderOccupation Painter, DraughtsmanWikidata Q707675 ↗ULAN 500114618 ↗

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TateArt Institute of ChicagoCarnegie Museum of ArtHessel Museum of ArtMetropolitan Museum of ArtMuseum of Modern ArtNew Mexico Museum of ArtSan Francisco Museum of Modern ArtWhitney Museum of American Art

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contemporary art

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