London - 26 June 2008 - 7 September 2008

Richard Prince - Continuation

Richard Prince: Untitled (cowboy), 1989
Richard Prince: Untitled (cowboy), 1989

Ektacolor photograph, 127 x 178 cm
© 2008 Richard Prince

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Prince came to prominence in the 1980s through his celebrated series such as "Cowboys, Jokes and Hoods", which appropriate images from magazines, popular culture and pulp fiction to create new photographs, sculptures and paintings that respond to ideas about American identity and consumerism. These works have been critical in challenging ideas of authorship and raising questions about the value of the "unique" artwork.

Prince is, himself, a voracious collector of art, furniture, memorabilia and books, which he houses in a group of buildings alongside his own artworks. His exhibition at the Serpentine is a direct dialogue with his spaces, mirroring the installation of Prince's work in his own buildings as well as responding to the Serpentine's unique scale and location. Prince's diverse collection ranges from books and artworks by artists and writers to classic American "muscle cars".

Paintings, photographs and sculptures spanning Prince's 30-year career are featured at the Serpentine, including new work created especially for this exhibition.

"Richard Prince: Continuation" follows his recent retrospective, "Spiritual America", organised by the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, New York, and is curated by Richard Prince and the Serpentine Gallery.

Richard Prince (born 1949) is one of the world's most celebrated artists and artistic innovators.

Presented by the Serpentine Gallery in collaboration with Louis Vuitton.

Serpentine Gallery

Kensington Gardens
W2 3XA London
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Exhibition
26 June 2008 - 7 September 2008
Online since 22 June 2008
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daily from 10 am to 6 pm