Xu Bing, Chinese
Xu Bing is represented by 15 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as chinese, with dated works spanning 1987–2020.
Chinese, born 1955
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Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcut | 12 | 80% |
| Lithography | 1 | 6.7% |
| Printmaking | 1 | 6.7% |
| Sculpture | 1 | 6.7% |
Technique range
Xu Bing’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Woodcut, with secondary engagement in Lithography, Printmaking, Sculpture.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a moderate group of 15 works produced between 1987 and 2020 attributed to Xu Bing, 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 33 years, from 1987 to 2020.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Xu Bing is catalogued under Chinese nationality. See the full Chinese artists hub.
Contemporaries among Chinese artists
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36
Ai Weiwei
works at MoMA -
35
Cang Xin
works at MoMA -
34
Dong Gong
works at MoMA -
22
Xiao Du Liu
works at MoMA -
21
Rong Rong
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Born 1955. No confirmed date of death in the MoMA Artists index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Xu Bing are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 15 works attributed to Xu Bing.
What medium did Xu Bing primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Xu Bing's most represented medium is Woodcut.
What nationality is Xu Bing?
Xu Bing is catalogued as Chinese in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Xu Bing's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Xu Bing span 1987 to 2020.