GALLERY 34
Kehinde Wiley Sleep, 2008 oil on canvas 132 x 300 in.
acquired in 2009
Kehinde Wiley's Sleep continues his tradition of depicting black men and women in classical poses with flat yet ornately decorated backgrounds. This piece draws from many different aspects of art history for its composition.
GALLERY 8
Yayoi Kusama Narcissus Garden, 1966- 700 stainless steel spheres 34 cms diameter each dimensions variable
acquired in 2019
Yayoi Kusama's Narcissus Garden presents itself as a human-made garden, acknowledging and embracing the inherent narcissism in the viewer’s desire to see themselves reflected within it.
GALLERY 10
Jean-Michel Basquiat Bird On Money, 1981 acrylic and oil on canvas 66 x 90 in.
acquired in 1981
Bird on Money is a 1981 painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. It is a tribute to jazz musician Charlie Parker, who was nicknamed "Bird".