Lorna Simpson

Born: 13 August 1960, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Education: Art Institute of Chicago; School of Visual Arts, New York (1982); University of California, San Diego (1985)

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Nebulae Fig. 85, 2019

Collage on paper
216.0 × 279.0 mm
27.9 x 21.6 cm / 11 x 8 1/2 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Nebulae Plate I, 2019

Collage on paper
216.0 × 279.0 mm
27.9 x 21.6 cm / 11 x 8 1/2 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Bright, 2020

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
1270.0 × 1702.0 × 35.0 mm
170.2 x 127 x 3.5 cm / 67 x 50 x 1 3/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Murmur, 2019

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
2438.0 × 2743.0 × 35.0 mm
274.3 x 243.8 x 3.5 cm / 108 x 96 x 1 3/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Thin Bands, 2019

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
2438.0 × 2743.0 × 35.0 mm
274.3 x 243.8 x 3.5 cm / 108 x 96 x 1 3/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Synapse, 2019

Collage on paper
438.0 × 503.0 mm
50.3 x 43.8 cm / 19 3/4 x 17 1/4 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Then Comes Thunder, 2019

Collage on paper
382.0 × 370.0 mm
37 x 38.2 cm / 14 5/8 x 15 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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January, 2020

Collage on paper
449.0 × 480.0 mm
48 x 44.9 cm / 18 7/8 x 17 5/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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The Sky, 2019

Collage on paper; 6 framed collages
Installation dimensions variable
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Rooftop, 2019

Found photograph and collage on paper; 2 framed collages
Installation dimensions variable
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Most relevant, 2020

Gessoed fiberglass panel
1270.0 × 1702.0 × 35.0 mm
170.2 x 127 x 3.5 cm / 67 x 50 x 1 3/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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California, 2019

Found photograph and collage on paper
418.0 × 565.0 mm
56.5 x 41.8 cm / 22 1/4 x 16 7/16 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Construction, 2020

Collage on paper
433.0 × 564.0 mm
56.4 x 43.3 cm / 22 3/16 x 17 1/16 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Solar, 2019

Collage on paper; 3 framed collages
380.0 × 467.0 mm
46.7 x 38 cm / 18 3/8 x 15 in. Installation dimensions variable
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Flames, 2019

Found photograph and collage on paper; 2 framed collages
360.0 × 483.0 mm
48.3 x 36 cm / 19 x 14 3/16 in. 
Installation dimensions variable
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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*Adornment, 2020

Found photograph and collage on paper; 7 framed collages
381.0 × 492.0 mm
49.2 x 38.1 cm / 19 3/8 x 15 in. Installation dimensions variable
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Lyra night sky styled in NYC, 2020

Collage on paper
348.0 × 456.0 mm
45.6 x 34.8 cm / 17 15/16 x 13 11/16 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Solar Glare, 2020

Collage on paper
348.0 × 456.0 mm
45.6 x 34.8 cm / 17 15/16 x 13 11/16 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Walk with me, 2020

Collage on paper
572.0 × 746.0 mm
74.6 x 57.2 cm / 29 3/8 x 22 1/2 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Storm, 2021

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
1499.0 × 1918.0 × 35.0 mm
191.8 x 149.9 x 3.5 cm / 75 1/2 x 59 x 1 3/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Above Head, 2021

Bronze, vintage woodblock print clippings, handmade paper, liquid acrylic, pastel, photo booth portraits, 218 parts
4940.0 × 2375.0 × 25.0 mm
Installation dimensions variable. Overall installed dimensions: 237.5 x 494 x 2.5 cm / 93 1/2 x 194 1/2 x 1 in
Unique © Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Time, 2021

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
3658.0 × 2591.0 × 35.0 mm
259.1 x 365.8 x 3.5 cm / 102 x 144 x 1 3/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Reoccurring, 2021

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
3658.0 × 2591.0 × 35.0 mm
259.1 x 365.8 x 3.5 cm / 102 x 144 x 1 3/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Observer, 2021

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass, bluestone, wood, paint
2591.0 × 3912.0 × 864.0 mm
Panel: 365.8 x 259.1 x 3.5 cm / 144 x 102 x 1 3/8 in. Overall: 391.2 x 259.1 x 86.4 cm / 154 x 102 x 34 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Ink Drawn, 2021

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
1270.0 × 1702.0 × 35.0 mm
170.2 x 127 x 3.5 cm / 67 x 50 x 1 3/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Walk with me, 2020

Single-channel video installation, color, silent, looped
0.0 × 0.0 × 0.0 mm
Duration: 14 seconds
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Observing the Universe, 2021

Collage and pastel on handmade paper
0.0 × 0.0 × 0.0 mm
5 parts, each: 61 x 43.2 cm / 24 x 17 in. Each framed: 65.7 x 48.3 x 4.1 cm / 25 7/8 x 19 x 1 5/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Everrrything, 2021

Collage and pastel on handmade paper
0.0 × 0.0 × 0.0 mm
10 parts, each: 61 x 43.2 cm / 24 x 17 in. Each framed: 65.7 x 48.3 x 4.1 cm / 25 7/8 x 19 x 1 5/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Stars from Dusk to Dawn, 2021

Collage and pastel on handmade paper
0.0 × 0.0 × 0.0 mm
3 parts, each: 61 x 43.2 cm / 24 x 17 in. Each framed: 65.7 x 48.3 x 4.1 cm / 25 7/8 x 19 x 1 5/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Vantage Point, 1991

2 silver gelatin prints, 2 engraved plastic plaques
1778.0 × 1270.0 × 51.0 mm
Overall: 127 x 177.8 x 5.1 cm / 50 x 70 x 2 inches. Each photograph: 109.9 x 87.6 x 5.1 cm / 43 1/4 x 34 1/2 x 2 inches (framed)
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth

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Waterbearer, 1986

Silver gelatin print, vinyl lettering
2032.0 × 1499.0 × 57.0 mm
Overall: 149.9 x 203.2 x 5.7 cm / 59 x 80 x 2 1/2 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Collection of Kit Howard. Ed. of 1 + 1 AP

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You're Fine, 1988

4 dye diffusion color Polaroid prints, 15 engraved plastic plaques, ceramic letters
2746.0 × 991.0 × 41.0 mm
Overall: 99.1 x 274.6 x 4.1 cm / 39 x 108 1/8 x 1 5/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Private Collection. Unique

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She, 1992

4 dye diffusion color Polaroid prints, 1 engraved plastic plaque
2162.0 × 733.0 × 51.0 mm
Overall: 73.3 x 216.2 x 5.1 cm / 28 7/8 x 85 1/8 x 2 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Collection of Jack and Sandra Guthman. Photo: Nathan Keay. Ed. of 4

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Coiffure, 1991

3 silver gelatin prints, 10 engraved plastic plaques
2692.0 × 1842.0 × 48.0 mm
Overall: 184.2 x 269.2 x 4.8 cm / 72 1/2 x 106 x 1 7/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Collection of Michael Krichman and Carmen Cuenca. Ed. of 3 + 2 AP

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Necklines, 1989

3 silver gelatin prints, 2 engraved plastic plaques
1718.0 × 1762.0 × 41.0 mm
Overall: 176.2 x 171.8 x 4.1 cm / 69 3/8 x 67 5/8 x 1 5/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. The Studio Museum in Harlem. Gift of Emily and Jerry Spiegel, New York 2003.2.5a—e. Photo: Adam Reich. Ed. of 3 + 1 AP

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1978-1988, 1991

4 silver gelatin prints, 13 engraved plastic plaques
1715.0 × 1238.0 × 41.0 mm
Overall: 123.8 x 171.5 x 4.1 cm / 48 3/4 x 67 1/2 x 1 5/8 in
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang. Ed. of 4 + 2 AP

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Lightning, 2021

Ink and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
365.8 × 259.1 × 3.5 cm
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Haze, 2024

Acrylic and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
243.8 × 274.3 × 3.2 cm
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Incidental to a fall, 2024

Acrylic and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
243.8 × 274.3 × 3.2 cm
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Unnatural constellation I, 2024

Acrylic and screenprint on gessoed fiberglass
365.8 × 259.1 × 3.5 cm
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: James Wang

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Please remind me of who I am (detail), 2009

50 found photo booth portraits, 50 ink drawings on paper, bronze frames
248 × 162 cm
© Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: Jon Etter

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