Category archives: News
The New Yorker
- The Playful, Political Art of Sanford Biggers Vinson Cunningham interviews Sanford Biggers for the January 15th issue of The New Yorker. Read the interview here
American African American Opens November 7th, Phillips, London U.K.
- More info here In a truly dynamic reshuffling of the American art world, 'AMERICAN AFRICAN AMERICAN' looks anew at the exciting and increasingly powerful signature of an innovative, articulate and growing number of American artists who look to their blackness or black culture to create exceptional works of art. [...]
Negerplastic - Lowell Humanity Lecture Series, Boston College November 8th, 7pm
- Negerplastic to take place November 8th, 7pm at Boston College. More info Here
ARTISTS OF CONSCIENCE International Forum November 4, 2017, 2-5 pm Washington D.C.
- Info and Tickets Here The Phillips Collection’s International Forum is rooted in the institution’s aim to contribute to the global conversation through the language of modern art. A joint presentation with the University of Maryland, this year’s afternoon of dialogue will bring together leaders across disci [...]
Selah Opens September 7th - Marianne Boesky Gallery
- Artist Sanford Biggers to Present Selah, His First Solo Exhibition at Marianne Boesky Gallery Featuring New Sculpture, Paintings, and Installations On View September 7 - October 21, 2017 Opening Reception September 7, 6:00-8:00 PM Marianne Boesky Gallery is pleased to present Selah, Sanford Biggers’ first so [...]
2017-18 Rome Prize in Visual Arts
- Sanford Biggers is a recipient of the 2017-18 Rome Prize in Visual Arts.
Art in America
- Review of the pasts they brought with them in Art in America, May 2016.
Artforum
- Review of the Pasts they Brought With Them in Artforum, May 2016.
TED2016 Fellow TED TALK
- Watch Conceptual artist and TED Fellow Sanford Biggers uses painting, sculpture, video and performance to spark challenging conversations about the history and trauma of black America. Join him as he details two compelling works and shares the motivation behind his art. "Only through more thoughtful dialogue abo [...]
CULTURED MAG
- Cultured Mag