Douglas Gordon

 

 

About Douglas Gordon

NameDouglas Gordon ()
Birth LocationGlasgow, Scotland (UK)
PeriodContemporary
MovementYoung British Art, New Gothic Art
MediaTime-Based Media, Film, Video, Video installation

Douglas Gordon's Biography

Douglas Gordon is a Scottish artist born in 1966, who is primarily known for his time-based installations and films. He is a major figure of the Young British Art movement and the New Gothic Art movement. His works often explore themes of memory, identity, and mortality. Gordon often uses slow motion and repetition in his works, as well as a range of other techniques and materials. He has held exhibitions all over the world, including the Louvre in Paris and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. His works are held in public collections, including the Tate and the Museum of Modern Art.
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