Tony Oursler, American
Tony Oursler is represented by 14 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1979–2015.
American, born 1957
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Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 5 | 35.7% |
| Other Media | 2 | 14.3% |
| Watercolor | 2 | 14.3% |
| Installation | 1 | 7.1% |
| Sculpture | 1 | 7.1% |
| Lithography | 1 | 7.1% |
Technique range
Tony Oursler’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Video, with secondary engagement in Other Media, Watercolor, Installation, Sculpture, Lithography.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a moderate group of 14 works produced between 1979 and 2015 attributed to Tony Oursler, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Production timeline
Dated works in these two collections span 36 years, from 1979 to 2015.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Tony Oursler is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.
Contemporaries among American artists
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3358
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works at MoMA -
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works at MoMA -
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George Maciunas
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Born 1957. No confirmed date of death in the MoMA Artists index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Tony Oursler are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 14 works attributed to Tony Oursler.
What medium did Tony Oursler primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Tony Oursler's most represented medium is Video.
What nationality is Tony Oursler?
Tony Oursler is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Tony Oursler's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Tony Oursler span 1979 to 2015.