Richard Prince American, b. 1949

Overview

Richard Prince is a key figure in the "Pictures Generation", a collective of artists who emerged in the 1970s and 1980s in New York City.

Known for his use of appropriation, Prince repurposes mass media imagery to critique consumer culture and the concept of authorship. His work challenges traditional notions of originality and authorship, often using familiar commercial and media images to comment on the commodification of art and culture. Through his work, Prince has become a significant voice in contemporary art, exploring the intersections of identity, desire, and American iconography.

Biography

His most famous works include the "Jokes" series. Prince’s art has been exhibited in major institutions worldwide, and his works have been part of significant collections, including the Guggenheim Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Richard Prince has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions at major institutions worldwide. Prince’s works are held in the collections of prestigious museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Museum of Modern Art (New York), Victoria and Albert Museum (London), and the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston).

Works