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Douglas Gordon
Born in 1966, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Lives and works in New York City, United States, Berlin, Germany
Overview
Douglas Gordon explores a wide range of themes, including morality, ethics, mental and physical states, and collective memory and self-identity in his work. He uses a variety of mediums, such as literature, folklore, and iconic Hollywood films, as well as his own footage, drawings, and writings, to manipulate time and language in order to disorient and challenge the viewer. He attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he deepened his interest in cinema and film. After that, he retur...Read more
Selected artworks