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Rick Lowe
Untitled #071421
2021
Acrylic and paper collage on canvas
60 x 84 in. © Rick Lowe Studio. Image courtesy of the artist and 2023 Christie’s Images Limited.
Rick Lowe (b. 1961, active Houston) is a multifaceted contemporary artist whose expansive practice encompasses painting, drawing, and installation and is deeply rooted in community collaboration and the ethos of ""social sculpture"". With a profound commitment to fostering equity and justice, Lowe's work transcends traditional boundaries, engaging intimately with individuals and communities to address pressing societal concerns.
Notable projects include Black Wall Street Journey (2018-), where he installed information tickers in Chicago’s South Side and Greenwood Art Project (2018-2021) where he worked with local artists to raise awareness of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Alabama. Inspired by Joseph Beuys's concept of social sculpture, Lowe co-founded Project Row Houses in Houston's Third Ward in 1993, transforming a neglected neighborhood into a thriving cultural district in collaboration with fellow artists and community members. This transformative initiative continues to empower and unite residents, offering sustainable opportunities for growth and development.
Lowe’s work is included in major collections such as the Brooklyn Museum, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami; Menil Collection, Houston; and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Lowe was named a McArthur Fellow in 2014 and is currently represented by Gagosian Gallery. Read more
Notable projects include Black Wall Street Journey (2018-), where he installed information tickers in Chicago’s South Side and Greenwood Art Project (2018-2021) where he worked with local artists to raise awareness of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Alabama. Inspired by Joseph Beuys's concept of social sculpture, Lowe co-founded Project Row Houses in Houston's Third Ward in 1993, transforming a neglected neighborhood into a thriving cultural district in collaboration with fellow artists and community members. This transformative initiative continues to empower and unite residents, offering sustainable opportunities for growth and development.
Lowe’s work is included in major collections such as the Brooklyn Museum, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami; Menil Collection, Houston; and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Lowe was named a McArthur Fellow in 2014 and is currently represented by Gagosian Gallery. Read more
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