All artworks by Marc Quinn
Recognition
The Artist was highlighted in an article in ArtMajeur Magazine
Biography
Marc Quinn is a contemporary British artist known for his provocative explorations of the human body, identity, and the relationship between art and science. Born on January 8, 1964, in London, Quinn studied History and History of Art at Robinson College, Cambridge, before emerging as a leading figure among the Young British Artists (YBAs) in the 1990s.
Quinn gained international recognition in 1991 with Self, a sculptural self-portrait made from his own frozen blood, which he has recreated every five years using blood he extracts himself. This visceral piece set the tone for his career, which often addresses mortality, transformation, and the limits of the body.
Another of Quinn’s iconic works is Alison Lapper Pregnant (2005), a monumental marble sculpture of a disabled woman that was displayed on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, challenging conventional ideals of beauty and normalcy. His Garden series features vibrant installations of real flowers frozen in silicone, defying the natural process of decay.
Quinn’s art spans a wide range of media, including sculpture, painting, and installation, frequently integrating medical or scientific elements to question contemporary notions of perfection, race, and evolution. His work is held in major collections such as the Tate, the Pompidou Centre, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Throughout his career, Quinn has remained committed to exploring what it means to be human in a constantly changing world—often pushing boundaries to provoke dialogue around uncomfortable or overlooked subjects.
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Nationality:
UNITED KINGDOM
- Date of birth : 1964
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- Groups: Contemporary British Artists Artists presented by a gallery