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Sarah Lucas — Self Portraits, 1990-1998 (complete portfolio of 12 works)
Sarah Lucas

Self Portraits, 1990-1998 (complete portfolio of 12 works)

Sarah Lucas's *Self Portraits, 1990–1998* is a complete portfolio of twelve iris prints on watercolour paper that documents the British artist's irreverent and provocative exploration of gender, identity, and self-presentation across nearly a decade. Lucas confronts the viewer with a deliberately casual, defiant persona — often photographed slouched, smoking, or adorned with everyday objects — challenging conventional notions of femininity and the male gaze. The works are considered landmark examples of YBA (Young British Artists) art, combining deadpan humor with sharp cultural critique.

Medium
iris prints on watercolour paper, in twelve parts

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Sarah Lucas, Self Portraits, 1990-1998 (complete portfolio of 12 works)

Sarah Lucas's *Self Portraits, 1990–1998* is a complete portfolio of twelve iris prints on watercolour paper that documents the British artist's irreverent and provocative exploration of gender, identity, and self-presentation across nearly a decade. Lucas confronts the viewer with a deliberately casual, defiant persona — often photographed slouched, smoking, or adorned with everyday objects — challenging conventional notions of femininity and the male gaze. The works are considered landmark examples of YBA (Young British Artists) art, combining deadpan humor with sharp cultural critique.

Medium
iris prints on watercolour paper, in twelve parts
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Portfolio, Print, Photography, YBA, Feminist Art, Provocative Mood, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Identity Politics, Late 20th Century, Provocative, Contemporary Art, Identity And Gender, Self-Portrait, Female Artist, Print Series, Figurative, Portfolio Series, Black and White

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