ARTS 1301: Contemporary Artists

Darz, an Iranian art database, features Nasrollah Afjei artwork and a timeline of his life and art shows.

The website of the artist featuring quotes, images of his works, videos, and artist information.

The Twitter profile of Faig Ahmed.

A collection of art and biographical information from the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The estate was administered by Gerard Basquiat, the late artist’s father, until his passing in 2013. It is currently administered by the late artist’s sisters, Jeanine Heriveaux and Lisane Basquiat.

The Romare Bearden Foundation was established in 1990 as a non-profit organization by the estate of Romare Bearden (1911-1988) to preserve and perpetuate the legacy of this preeminent American artist.

A short biography and images of works by the artist.

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A short biography of John Biggers from the Texas State Historical Association.

John Biggers art features at the Museum of Fine Art, Houston

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A short biography and images of art from Fernando Botero.

The shocking accounts and images of torture at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq inspired the internationally acclaimed Colombian artist Fernando Botero (born 1932) to produce the torrent of powerful paintings and drawings that became his Abu Ghraib series.

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Information from the Museum of Modern Art. Includes biographical information, and art images from the gallery.

A branch of the Smithsonian National Art Museums, the National Museum of African American History and Culture features art from Elizabeth Catlett, both illustrations and sculptures.

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A biography and featured sculptures by Nick Cave from the Jack Shainman Gallery.

A brief biography, videos, and links to galleries featuring the artwork of Nick Cave.

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Carlos Cruz-Diez Foundation manages the site that contains a biography and images of his artwork.

The Museum of Modern Art article and featured artwork for Carlos Cruz-Diez.

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Features images from the exhibition "Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian: Infinite Possibility. Mirror Works and Drawings, 1974–2014" as displayed at the Guggenheim Museum.

A website featuring the mirror art, sketches, and other works of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian.

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The Instagram profile of Teresita Fernández.

The Twitter profile of Teresita Fernández.

Rachel Lehmann and David Maupin founded Lehmann Maupin in 1996. The gallery represents a diverse range of contemporary artists and estates from around the world.

The webpage of Cai Guo-Qiang that features their projects, artist information, and their charitable foundation.

An article about Cai Guo-Qiang by Ron Rosenbaum

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Zaha Hadid's architecture company.

An article about the works of Zaha Hadid.

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Images of Trenton Doyle Hancock's artwork as well as links to articles and videos about his art.

Art by Trenton Doyle Hancock featured at the MFAH.

Biography and artwork by Barkley L. Hendricks.

Barkley L. Hendricks: Birth of the Cool exhibit at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.

Lisson Gallery is one of the most influential and longest-running international contemporary art galleries in the world. Today the gallery supports and promotes the work of more than 60 international artists across two spaces.

Highlights MFAH exhibit of Carmen Herrera's works around Houston, including a video tour.

A biography of Carmen Herrera.

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The Webpage of Katsushika Hokusai, with a brief biography and images of his artwork.

Materials from Hokusai on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

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A collection of art from Earlie Hudnall Jr. displayed by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

A brief biography, video interview, and images of Hudnall's photography.

Art belonging ot Earlie Hudnall Jr on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Graciela Iturbide's webpage containing images of her photography and a biography.

International Center for Photography features a biography and images of Graciela Iturbide's work.

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Biography, videos, and images of the art and sculptures by Luis Jiménez.

A biography of Luis Jimenez and his influence of Texas art.

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Official website of the great Malian photographer Seydou Keïta, managed by his estate.

Photographs on display taken by Seydou Keïta at the Danziger Gallery in New York.

The Hilma af Klint Foundation is a non-profit organization, established by Erik af Klint in January 1972. The purpose of the Foundation is according to the statutes to preserve and manage the artistic legacy of Hilma af Klint.

Art, text, and discussions of Hilma af Klint from the Guggenheim Museum.

The Victoria Miro Art Gallery features the works of Yayoi Kusama and includes a brief biography.

The Phillips Collection has been collecting groundbreaking works of modern and contemporary art for one hundred years. It features Jacob Lawrence, and discusses the cultural context for his artworks in a timeline.

A biography and images of art created by Jacob Lawrence.

Maya Lin's webpage that features her artwork, architecture, and memory works.

The American Academy of Achievement was founded by Brian Blaine Reynolds, an acclaimed photographer best known for his contributions to Life magazine and Sports Illustrated. Reynolds established the Academy of Achievement to bring aspiring young people together with real-life heroes — the kind of achievers he met every week on assignment.

The Museum of Contemporary Art features images from their gallery, interviews, and videos discussing his art.

A short biography, and images of Kerry James Marshall's art.

A biography, a features works from the White Cube Galleries.

A biography and features art by Beatriz Milhazes at the Guggenheim Museum.

The official website of Moebius. Primarily in French.

Featured artwork by Moebius.

The webpage of Daido Moriyama. Navigation on the top right.

Includes a biography, essays about Daido Moriyama, images of his work, and video interviews with the artist.

The Twitter profiles of Takashi Murakami.

Includes biography, press links, and exhibitions.

Images of Chris Ofili's artwork, and several podcasts with interviews and discussions of his works.

Chris Ofili's personal Instagram page

The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, opened to the public in July 1997, eleven years after the death of our namesake artist. The Museum’s collections of over 3,000 works comprises 140 O’Keeffe oil paintings, nearly 700 drawings, and hundreds of additional works dating from 1901 to 1984, the year failing eyesight forced O’Keeffe into retirement.

Georgia O’Keeffe biography and images of her work.

A brief biography and images of artwork by Gabriel Orozco displayed by the Guggenheim Museum.

A brief biography, images of art displayed by the Tate Museum, and a video interview with the artist.

Images of works by Gabriel Orozco at the Museum of Modern Art.

The faculty page for Pepón Osorio at Temple University.

A brief biography and images of art from Pepón Osorio.

The Gordon Parks Foundation permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks, makes it available to the public through exhibitions, books, and electronic media and supports artistic and educational activities that advance what Gordon described as "the common search for a better life and a better world."

The mission of the Posada Art Foundation is to educate, inspire and sustain the legacy of Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913).

The Museum of Modern Art biography and works of José Guadalupe Posada.

Website of Pedro Reyes with images of art separated by year.

Guest lecture from Pedro Reyes, and links to more of his artworks.

Biography and artwork from Diego Rivera.

A brief biography, and images of Diego Rivera

The official Instagram page of Jamel Shabazz.

The personal webpage of Jamel Shabazz featuring sections about the artist and his photography.

The website of Hassan Sharif's estate. Features art, a biography, and videos of Sharif.

Malmö Konsthall was opened in 1975 and is one of Sweden's largest spaces for contemporary art.

The webpage of Shahzia Sikander. Includes past exhibitions, a timeline of her artwork, and her CV.

Featured artwork, a biography, and videos discussing her work.

The website of Lorna Simpson featuring a biography, artwork, and publications.

Short biography and online works for Lorna Simpson from Museum of Modern Art.

Rachel Lehmann and David Maupin founded Lehmann Maupin in 1996. The gallery represents a diverse range of contemporary artists and estates from around the world.

Do Ho Suh: Almost Home exhibition featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Official site of Tezuka Osamu featuring his art and animations and a biography.

Official YouTube page for Tezuka Osamu's animation.

A biography, featured art, book references, and exhibits featured by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

A Biography and art featured by the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

The Felix Gonzalez-Torres Foundation was established in 2002 by the Estate of Felix Gonzalez-Torres. The Foundation maintains, builds, and facilitates knowledge and understanding around the work of Gonzalez-Torres.

A short biography with art from Felix Gonzalez-Torres.

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the place of Andy Warhol’s birth, The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials.

The National Gallery of Art features a short biography, and over 200 images of Warhol's art.

The personal webpage of Carrie Mae Weems.

Biography and images for Carrie Mae Weems from the Museum of Modern Art.

Ai Weiwei's verified Twitter account.

Ai Weiwei's personal Instagram with photographs and short videos.

Features Ai Weiwei's recent film previews.