Meschac Gaba
Beninese, b. 1961
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Bio
Beninese conceptual artist Meschac Gaba explores themes of globalization, consumerism, and the Western museum through acts of artistic appropriation. Gaba first emerged on the international art scene with his 12-part project The Museum of …
Established representation
Represented by industry leading galleries.
Notable works
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Lipstick Building, 2004
Cadre friperie, 2007-2009€24,000
Dialogue, 1994€30,000
Mitsubishi 4X4, 2008€23,000
Mercedes, 2008€23,000
The Game - Raquette, 2012€16,000
The Game - Raquette badminton, 2012€16,000
Cadre mecanicien, 2007-2009€24,000
Memorial for Drowned Refugees, 2016$20,000
Louvre Abu Dhabi, 2019€25,000
Career highlights
Solo show at a major institution
Tate Modern, and 2 more
Group show at a major institution
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 7 more
Collected by a major institution
Tate
Reviewed by a major art publication
ArtReview, and 3 more
Included in a major biennial
Venice Biennale National Pavilion, and 4 more
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Related categories
Modes of Transportation
Contemporary African Art
Globalization
Western Africa
Contemporary Use of Textiles
Contemporary DIY
Textile Arts
Political
20th Century Art
Sculpture
The Netherlands
Cultural Commentary
Process-Oriented
Urbanization
The City
Use of Traditional Techniques
Contemporary Art
Performance Art
Mixed-Media
Film/Video
Contemporary Conceptualism
Popular Culture
Works for sale
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Meschac GabaHawk (Série Perruques voiture), 2008€20,000 - 30,000
Meschac GabaDu mur à la toile-Couleurs de Cotonou (32), 2008€7,000
Meschac GabaKwame N'Krumah (perruque MAVA-musée d'art de la vie active), 2010-2011€23,000
Meschac GabaCollection fripée / Thrift store collection #10, 2006€7,500 - 10,000
Meschac GabaCollection fripée / Thrift store collection #13, 2006€7,500 - 10,000
Meschac GabaCollection fripée / Thrift Store collection #1, 2006€7,500 - 10,000
Meschac GabaColis Voyage, 2012Contact for Price
Meschac GabaVoyages Colis, 2013Contact for Price
Meschac GabaArchéologie contemporaine 2, 2003€40,000 - 50,000
Meschac GabaVoyage (China), 2012€7,500 - 10,000
Meschac GabaDu mur à la toile-Couleurs de Cotonou (26), 2008€7,500
Meschac GabaVoyage (UK), 2012€7,500 - 10,000
Meschac GabaFire Truck , 2008€23,000
Meschac GabaDu mur à la toile-Couleurs de Cotonou (23), 2008€7,000
Meschac GabaDu mur à la toile - Couleur de Cotonou (25), 2008€7,000
Meschac GabaDu mur à la toile - Couleurs de Cotonou (5), 2008€7,500
Meschac GabaDu mur à la toile - Couleurs de Cotonou (32), 2008€7,000- Meschac GabaMemorial for Drowned Refugees, 2016$20,000
Meschac GabaThe Game, 2012€14,000
Meschac GabaDétresse, 2017€28,000
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