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Tschabalala Self (B.1990 Harlem, USA) lives and works in New York and New Haven. Tschabalala Self builds a singular style from the syncretic use of both painting and printmaking to explore ideas about the black female body. The artist constructs exaggerated depictions of female bodies using a combination of sewn, printed, and painted materials, traversing different artistic and craft traditions. The exaggerated biological characteristics of her figures reflect Self’s own experiences and cultural attitudes toward race and gender. “The fantasies and attitudes surrounding the Black female body are both accepted and rejected within my practice, and through this disorientation, new possibilities arise,” Self has said. “I am attempting to provide alternative, and perhaps fictional, explanations for the voyeuristic tendencies towards the gendered and racialized body; a body which is both exalted and abject.”

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  • KLK
    Nov. 21, 2024

    KLK

    Est: $150,000 - $200,000

    Tschabalala Self b. 1990 KLK signed and dated 2017 (on the overlap) acrylic and sewn fabric collage on canvas 96 by 84 in. 243.8 by 213.4 cm Executed in 2017.

    Sotheby's
  • Black Thighs
    Oct. 02, 2024

    Black Thighs

    Est: $30,000 - $40,000

    Tschabalala Self b. 1990 Black Thighs oil and acrylic on paper 30 ½ by 43 ½ in. 77.5 by 110.5 cm. Executed in 2014. This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Schur-Narula and signed by the artist. 

    Sotheby's
  • Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Out of Body
    Sep. 03, 2024

    Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Out of Body

    Est: £400 - £600

    Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Out of Body Offset lithograph printed in colours, 2020, signed and dated in black ink, published by Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, on smooth wove paper, with full margins, sheet 607 x 460mm (24 x 18 1/8in)

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (b. 1990). Girl with Bottle. monotype on paper, in three p
    Jul. 17, 2024

    TSCHABALALA SELF (b. 1990). Girl with Bottle. monotype on paper, in three p

    Est: $60,000 - $80,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (b. 1990). Girl with Bottle. monotype on paper, in three parts each: 30 ¼ x 22 in. (76.8 x 55.9 cm.).

    Christie's
  • Tschabalala SELF
    Jun. 06, 2024

    Tschabalala SELF

    Est: €30,000 - €50,000

    Tschabalala SELF Keeper 2 - 2017-2020 Acier inoxydable miroir, chaînettes Signé et daté en bas à gauche (gravé) «Tschabalala Self 2020» 60 × 31 × 0,50 cm Mirror stainless steel, chains; signed and dated lower left (engraved) 23.62 × 12.20 × 0.20 in. Provenance : Pilar Corrias Gallery, Londres Acquis directement auprès de cette dernière par l’actuel propriétaire Expositions : Londres, Pilar Corrias Gallery, Tschabalala Self : Bodega Run, 7 - 27 septembre 2017 Tschabalala SELF Née en 1990 à Harlem, diplômée du Bard College et de la Yale school of Art, Tschabalala Self est une artiste afro américaine de renommée internationale. Au-delà de son statut d’artiste c’est une personnalité très influente, en 2018 elle apparaît dans la fameuse liste 30 under 30 du magazine Forbes. Elle a notamment été exposée à la Flag Foundation (New York, 2024), au Consortium (Dijon, 2021), à la Kunsthalle Düsseldorf (2021), ou encore au Frye Art Museum (Seattle, 2019). Sa sculpture emblématique Lady in Blue vient d’être sélectionnée pour une installation au Trafalgar square en 2026. Dans la lignée du travail de Romare Bearden, son utilisation des matériaux n’est pas conventionnelle : elle les collecte et les assemble dans ce qui s’apparente à des patchworks. Au coeur de son travail et de son discours la représentation des corps de femmes noires qui « défient les espaces étroits dans lesquels elles sont forcées d’exister ». S’appuyant sur l’histoire de la lutte et de l’oppression afro-américaine dans la société, Self récupère le corps de la femme noire et le dépeint en dehors de tout stéréotype et « créé [ainsi] des récits alternatifs autour du corps noir ». Parfois sexuellement explicite, les compositions visent à exprimer la force du sujet féminin, à lui redonner toute sa puissance. Cette oeuvre intitulée Keeper 2 a fait partie d’une exposition marquante de l’artiste Bodega Run, présentée à la galerie Pilar Corrias à Londres en 2017. À travers des installations diverses (néons, sculptures, toiles) l’artiste reconstitue l’univers de la Bodega et se penche à nouveau sur les stéréotypes associés pour en reconstruire l’identité. Les Bodegas ont émergé avec l’arrivée et l’établissement de Portoricains et de Dominicains à New York, elles ont traditionnellement été détenues et exploitées par diverses communautés de couleur. Trouvées principalement dans les quartiers noirs et latino et occupant les principales intersections de ces zones, la bodega est devenue un emblème géographique de la diaspora de Manhattan. « Keeper » (le gardien) apparaît flottant et son effet miroir le rend presque transparent. Figure à la fois inquiétante et protectrice, il fait partie de la fresque de personnages réinterprétés par l’artiste. À travers cette sculpture on retrouve l’utilisation unique et délicate des matériaux par l’artiste mais aussi la volonté forte de réécrire en creux l’histoire de la communauté afro américaine et de déconstruire les stéréotypes. Born in 1990 in Harlem, and graduated from Bard College and the Yale school of Art, Tschabalala Self is an internationally renowned African-American artist. Beyond her status as an artist, she is a also a highly influential figure, appearing in Forbes magazine’s famous 30 under 30 list in 2018. Her exhibitions include the Flag Foundation (New York, 2024), Le Consortium (Dijon, 2021), Kunsthalle Düsseldorf (2021) and the Frye Art Museum (Seattle, 2019). His iconic sculpture Lady in Blue has just been selected for an installation in Trafalgar square in 2026. Inspired by the work of Romare Bearden, her use of materials is unconventional: she collects them and assembles them in what resembles patchworks. At the heart of her work and discourse is the representation of black women’s bodies that “defy the narrow spaces in which they are forced to exist”. Drawing on the history of African-American struggle and oppression in society, Self reclaims the black woman’s body and depicts it outside any stereotype, “thus creating alternative narratives around the black body”. Sometimes sexually explicit, the compositions aim to express the strength of the female subject, to give her back all her power. This work, entitled Keeper 2, was part of the artist’s exhibition Bodega Run, presented at Pilar Corrias gallery in London in 2017. Through various installations (neon lights, sculptures, canvases) the artist reconstructs the world of the Bodega and looks again at the associated stereotypes to reconstruct its identity. Bodegas emerged with the arrival and settlement of Puerto Ricans and Dominicans in New York and have traditionally been owned and operated by various communities of color. Found primarily in the Black and Latino neighborhoods and occupying the main intersections of these areas, the bodega has become a geographical emblem of Manhattan’s diaspora. “Keeper” appears floating, its mirror effect making it almost transparent. A figure both disquieting and protective, he is part of a fresco of characters reinterpreted by the artist. This sculpture reflects the artist’s unique and delicate use of materials, as well as a strong desire to rewrite the history of the African-American community and deconstruct stereotypes.

    Artcurial
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) - Mista & Mrs.
    Nov. 28, 2023

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) - Mista & Mrs.

    Est: $800,000 - $1,800,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Mista & Mrs. linen, fabric, paper, oil, acrylic, and Flashe on canvas 243.8 x 228.6 cm. (96 x 90 in.)

    Christie's
  • Out of Body
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Out of Body

    Est: $120,000 - $180,000

    Tschabalala Self b. 1990 Out of Body signed and dated 2015 (on the overlap) oil and fabric collage on canvas 72 by 60 in. 182.9 by 152.4 cm Executed in 2015.

    Sotheby's
  • Sister
    Sep. 28, 2023

    Sister

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    Tschabalala Self b. 1990 Sister oil on canvas diameter: 30 in. 76.2 cm. Executed in 2016.

    Sotheby's
  • Green Man on Fat Leg Lounge #1
    Sep. 28, 2023

    Green Man on Fat Leg Lounge #1

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Tschabalala Self b. 1990 Green Man on Fat Leg Lounge #1 acrylic, colored pencil, gouache, charcoal and graphite on archival inkjet print 36 by 28 in. 91.4 by 71.1 cm. Executed in 2021.

    Sotheby's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Princess hand-sewn cotton and tulle multiple, 201
    Jul. 19, 2023

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Princess hand-sewn cotton and tulle multiple, 201

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Princess hand-sewn cotton and tulle multiple, 2018, signed and dated in felt-tip pen on a label affixed to the reverse, numbered 10/30 (there were also two artist's proofs), commissioned for The Art of Empowerment, UN Women UK, London, in very good condition, together with the original wooden hanging rods Overall: 50 x 40^1 ⁄_4 in. (1270 x 1022 mm.)

    Christie's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Choker screenprint and inkjet print in colors, on
    Jul. 19, 2023

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Choker screenprint and inkjet print in colors, on

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Choker screenprint and inkjet print in colors, on Somerset Satin Enhanced paper, 2017, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 25/25, published by Parasol Unit Foundation For Contemporary Art, London, with full margins, in good condition, framed Image: 16^1 ⁄_2 x 12 in. (419 x 305 mm.) Sheet: 20^3 ⁄_8 x 15^1 ⁄_2 in. (518 x 394 mm.)

    Christie's
  • Tschabalala Self (American 1990-), 'Sapphire Plate', 2017
    Mar. 29, 2023

    Tschabalala Self (American 1990-), 'Sapphire Plate', 2017

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Tschabalala Self (American 1990-), 'Sapphire Plate', 2017, transfer print, clear glaze and 22ct platinum on bone china plate, from an edition of 25; plate: 31.7cm diameter

    Tate Ward Auctions
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) - Sapphire
    Jul. 19, 2022

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) - Sapphire

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Sapphire Sheet: 54 1⁄8 x 39 1⁄4 in. (1375 x 997 mm.)

    Christie's
  • Tschabalala Self (American, b. 1990)
    May. 24, 2022

    Tschabalala Self (American, b. 1990)

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    Princess, 2018 hand-sewn cotton and tulle on cotton, edition of 30, numbered and signed verso

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Tschabalala Self, Untitled (scarf)
    Jan. 27, 2022

    Tschabalala Self, Untitled (scarf)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Tschabalala Self Untitled (scarf) 2019 silk 40.25 h × 38 w in (102 × 97 cm) This work was created in a limited edition as a collaboration with the artist, Paddle 8 auctions and UN Women UK. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Work is in very good overall condition and presents well.

    Wright
  • Tschabalala Self, Untitled (scarf)
    Jul. 16, 2021

    Tschabalala Self, Untitled (scarf)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Tschabalala Self Untitled (scarf) 2019 silk 40.25 h × 38 w in (102 × 97 cm) This work was created in a limited edition as a collaboration with the artist, Paddle 8 auctions and UN Women UK. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.

    Wright
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (AMERICAN 1990-), 'CHOKER', 2017
    Jun. 24, 2021

    TSCHABALALA SELF (AMERICAN 1990-), 'CHOKER', 2017

    Est: £6,000 - £8,000

    Tschabalala Self (American 1990-), 'Choker', 2017 Tschabalala Self (American 1990-), 'Choker', 2017, silkscreen and ink-jet print on 330gsm Somerset Sating paper, signed, dated, and numbered from an edition of 25 in pencil, published by Parasol Unit Foundation For Contemporary Art; 57.5 x 45.5cm inc frame

    Tate Ward Auctions
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Pressed pressed fabric flashe gouache oil and ac
    May. 24, 2021

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Pressed pressed fabric flashe gouache oil and ac

    Est: $800,000 - $1,200,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Pressed pressed fabric flashe gouache oil and acrylic on canvas 172.8 x 127 cm. (68 x 50 in.)

    Christie's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Wash N' Set (Yellow) 2019
    Apr. 27, 2021

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Wash N' Set (Yellow) 2019

    Est: £40,000 - £60,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Wash N' Set (Yellow) 2019 neon on wood 103.5 by 180 cm. 40 3/4 by 70 7/8 in. This work was executed in 2019, and is number 3 from an edition of 3, plus 2 artist's proofs. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Colored 2 oil, acrylic and gouache on printmaking
    Mar. 29, 2021

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Colored 2 oil, acrylic and gouache on printmaking

    Est: £20,000 - £30,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Colored 2 oil, acrylic and gouache on printmaking on paper 43 ½ x 30in. (110.5 x 76.2cm.)

    Christie's
  • Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Out of body
    Oct. 28, 2020

    Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Out of body

    Est: £500 - £700

    Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Out of body Offset lithograph printed in colours, 2020, signed and dated in black ink, published by Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, sheet 610 x 458mm (24 x 18in) (unframed) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Untitled
    Oct. 28, 2020

    Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Untitled

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Untitled Transfer print, clear glaze, and hand-brushed 22ct platinum on bone china, 2015, from the edition of 25, accompanied with a certificate of authenticity issued by Parasol Unit, London, 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 1 in) (317 x 317 x 25mm) (multiple) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • TSCHABALALA SELF
    Oct. 26, 2020

    TSCHABALALA SELF

    Est: £400 - £600

    TSCHABALALA SELF Out Of Body lithographic poster signed and dated 2012 in pen to lower right margin edition of 15 61 x 45.7cm

    Chiswick Auctions
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Choker
    Sep. 23, 2020

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Choker

    Est: £4,000 - £6,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B.1990) Choker "screenprint and inkjet print in colours, 2017, on Somerset Satin Enhanced paper, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 13/25" Image 420 x 316 mm. Sheet 520 x 395 mm. Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.

    Christie's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF - Trees
    Mar. 04, 2020

    TSCHABALALA SELF - Trees

    Est: $70,000 - $100,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF - Trees

    Phillips
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Choker Image: 16 ½ x 12 3/8 in. (419 x 314 mm.) Sheet: 20 3/8 x 15 ½ in. (518 x 394 mm.)
    Mar. 04, 2020

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Choker Image: 16 ½ x 12 3/8 in. (419 x 314 mm.) Sheet: 20 3/8 x 15 ½ in. (518 x 394 mm.)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Choker Image: 16 ½ x 12 3/8 in. (419 x 314 mm.) Sheet: 20 3/8 x 15 ½ in. (518 x 394 mm.)

    Christie's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Princess Overall: 50 ¾ x 39 5/8 in. (1289 x 1007 mm.)
    Mar. 04, 2020

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Princess Overall: 50 ¾ x 39 5/8 in. (1289 x 1007 mm.)

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Princess Overall: 50 ¾ x 39 5/8 in. (1289 x 1007 mm.)

    Christie's
  • Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Love to Saartjie oil and acrylic on stitched canvas collage on dyed canvas 66 x 26in. (167.6 x 66cm.)
    Feb. 13, 2020

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Love to Saartjie oil and acrylic on stitched canvas collage on dyed canvas 66 x 26in. (167.6 x 66cm.)

    Est: £50,000 - £70,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Love to Saartjie signed and dated ‘tschabalala self 2015’ (on the stretcher) oil and acrylic on stitched canvas collage on dyed canvas 66 x 26in. (167.6 x 66cm.) Executed in 2015

    Christie's
  • Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Colored 1 oil, acrylic and gouache on monotype on paper 41¼ x 29¾ in. (104.8 x 75.6cm.)
    Feb. 13, 2020

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Colored 1 oil, acrylic and gouache on monotype on paper 41¼ x 29¾ in. (104.8 x 75.6cm.)

    Est: £25,000 - £35,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Colored 1 signed, titled and dated ‘"Colored 1” tschabalala self 2015’ (on the reverse) oil, acrylic and gouache on monotype on paper 41¼ x 29¾ in. (104.8 x 75.6cm.) Executed in 2015

    Christie's
  • Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Spare Moment oil, pigment, fabric and acrylic on canvas 62 x 44in. (157.4 x 111.7cm.)
    Feb. 12, 2020

    Tschabalala Self (b.1990) Spare Moment oil, pigment, fabric and acrylic on canvas 62 x 44in. (157.4 x 111.7cm.)

    Est: £80,000 - £120,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF (B. 1990) Spare Moment oil, pigment, fabric and acrylic on canvas 62 x 44in. (157.4 x 111.7cm.) Executed in 2015

    Christie's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF | Keeper 4
    Feb. 12, 2020

    TSCHABALALA SELF | Keeper 4

    Est: £25,000 - £35,000

    suspended Plexiglas mirror on board and metal chain

    Sotheby's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF | Wash n' Set
    Feb. 12, 2020

    TSCHABALALA SELF | Wash n' Set

    Est: £45,000 - £65,000

    neon on wood

    Sotheby's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF - Princess
    Dec. 12, 2019

    TSCHABALALA SELF - Princess

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    TSCHABALALA SELF - Princess

    Phillips
  • Tschabalala Self (b. 1988) - Floor Dance
    Nov. 14, 2019

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1988) - Floor Dance

    Est: $120,000 - $180,000

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1988) Floor Dance linen, fabric, oil pastel, acrylic and Flashe on canvas 90 x 96 in. (228.6 x 243.8 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Sapphire oil, pigment and sewn fabric collage on canvas 84 x 62in. (213.4 x 157.5cm.)
    Oct. 04, 2019

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Sapphire oil, pigment and sewn fabric collage on canvas 84 x 62in. (213.4 x 157.5cm.)

    Est: £100,000 - £150,000

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Sapphire oil, pigment and sewn fabric collage on canvas 84 x 62in. (213.4 x 157.5cm.) Executed in 2015

    Christie's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF | Cross
    Oct. 04, 2019

    TSCHABALALA SELF | Cross

    Est: £50,000 - £70,000

    fabric, thread, Flashe and acrylic on canvas

    Sotheby's
  • Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) - Kiki
    Sep. 27, 2019

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) - Kiki

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Kiki oil, acrylic, Flashe, thread, sand, fabric and canvas collage on canvas 45 ½ x 47 ½ in. (115.6 x 120.7 cm.)

    Christie's
  • TSCHABALALA SELF - Princess
    Sep. 24, 2019

    TSCHABALALA SELF - Princess

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    TSCHABALALA SELF - Princess

    Phillips
  • Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Out of Body oil and fabric collage on canvas 72 x 60in. (182.9 x 152.4cm.)
    Jun. 25, 2019

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Out of Body oil and fabric collage on canvas 72 x 60in. (182.9 x 152.4cm.)

    Est: £40,000 - £60,000

    Tschabalala Self (b. 1990) Out of Body oil and fabric collage on canvas 72 x 60in. (182.9 x 152.4cm.) Executed in 2015

    Christie's
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