Global Contemporary

1980 to Present

GLOBAL CONTEMPORARY CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION
The chaotic brilliance of artist Jean-Michel BasquiatJordana Moore SaggeseTED Ed
GLOBAL CONTEMPORARY WORKS IN THE IMAGE SET
The GatesNew York CityChristo and Jeanne-Claude1979–2005 C.E.Mixed-media installation
Vietnam Veterans MemorialWashington, D.C.Maya Lin1982 C.E.Granite
Horn PlayersJean-Michel Basquiat1983 C.E.Acrylic and oil paintstick on three canvas panels
Summer TreesSong Su-Nam1983 C.E.Ink on paper
Androgyne IIIMagdalena Abakanowicz1985 C.E.Burlap, resin, wood, nails, and string
A Book from the SkyXu Bing1987–1991 C.E.Mixed-media installation
Pink PantherJeff Koons1988 C.E.Glazed porcelain
Untitled (#228)History Portraits seriesCindy Sherman1990 C.E.Photograph
Dancing at the LouvreFrom the series The French Collection, Part I; #1Faith Ringgold1991 C.E.Acrylic on canvas, tie-dyed, pieced fabric border
TradeJaune Quick-to-See Smith1992 C.E.Oil and mixed media on canvas
Earth’s CreationEmily Kame Kngwarreye1994 C.E.Synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Rebellious SilenceWomen of Allah seriesShirin NeshatPhoto by Cynthia Preston1994 C.E.Ink on photograph
En la Barberia No se LloraPepon Osorio1994 C.E.Mixed-media installation 
Pisupo Lua Afe(Corned Beef 2000)Michel Tuffery1994 C.E.Mixed media
Electronic SuperhighwayNam June Paik1995 C.E.Mixed-media installation
The CrossingBill Viola1996 C.E.Video/sound installation
Guggenheim Museum BilbaoBilbao, SpainFrank Gehry1997 C.E.Titanium, glass, and limestone
Pure LandMariko Mori1998 C.E.Color photograph on glass
Lying with the WolfKiki Smith2001 C.E.Ink and pencil on paper
Darkytown RebellionKara Walker2001 C.E.Cut paper & projection on wall
The Swing (after Fragonard)Yinka Shonibare2001 C.E.Mixed-media installation
Old Man’s ClothEl Anatsui2003 C.E.Aluminum and copper wire
Stadia IIJulie Mehretu2004 C.E.Ink and acrylic on canvas
Preying MantraWangechi Mutu2006 C.E.Mixed media on Mylar
ShibbolethDoris Salcedo2007–2008 C.E.Installation
MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century ArtsRome, ItalyZaha Hadid2009 C.E.
Kui Hua Zi (Sunflower Seeds)Ai Weiwei2010–2011 C.E.Sculpted and painted porcelain

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