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John Currin

John Currin (born 1962) is an American painter based in New York City. He is most recognised for his technically proficient satirical figurative paintings that explore controversial sexual and societal topics. His work shows a wide range of influences, including sources as diverse as the Renaissance, popular culture magazines, and contemporary fashion…

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Painting
Education
Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) Yale University (MFA)
Born
1962 (age 63–64) Boulder, Colorado, US

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related to Group exhibits (selected) · 645
John Currin → Abroad, Action, AL Supernova, Aldrich, Aldrich Museum, Alice, Alison Gingeras, Almere, Almine Rech Gallery, Altman Siegel, American Art, American Pastoral, American Realities, Americans, Amsterdam, An Exhibition, An International Exhibition, Andrea Rosen Gallery, Andrea Zittel, Angoulême
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John Currin → Ado Gallery, Andrea Rosen Gallery, Antwerp, Art, Art Contemporain, Aspen, Aspen Art Museum, Belgium Galerie Monika Sprüth, Bury Street, CA Andrea Rosen Gallery, CA1994 Galerie Jennifer Flay, CA1995 Institute, CA1997 Andrea Rosen Gallery, CA2001 Andrea Rosen Gallery, Canada2010 John Currin, Chicago, CO, Cologne, Contemporary Art, Dallas
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John Currin → Art, AuctionJohn Currin, BBC, Gallery, John Currin Archived, Sadie Coles HQ, Wayback MachineComment
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John Currin → 1962 (age 63–64) Boulder, Colorado, US
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John Currin → Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) Yale University (MFA)
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John Currin → Painting

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John Currinrelated to External linksSadie Coles HQ0.60section
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