B. Wurtz

B. Wurtz (born 1948 Pasadena, California, USA) is best known for his playful and compelling sculptures constructed from discarded materials like produce packaging, construction lumber, and plastic bags. Wurtz’s repurposing of everyday flotsam into joyous, humorous, and beautiful objects undermine grand artistic gesture while elevating the commonplace.

He received a BA from the University of California at Berkeley in 1970, and an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, in 1980. While his sculptures are often modest in scale, in 2018, the artist created his now iconic Kitchen Trees for the New York City Public Art Fund, transforming City Hall Park with towering columns of colorful colanders exploding with plastic fruit.

Wurtz has been the subject of over 52 solo exhibitions at prestigious venues including: Feature Inc., New York; Gallery 400, Chicago; White Flag Projects, St. Louis; Kunstverein Germany; Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Connecticut; BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, United Kingdom; La Casa Encendida, Madrid and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Wurtz currently lives and works in New York, USA.

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 2015

Acrylic on aluminum

8.75" X 8.75" X 1.5"
22.22 cm X 22.22 cm X 3.81 cm

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B. Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 2015, Acrylic on aluminum, 8.75" x 8.75" x 1.5", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (Pan Painting)

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 2014

Acrylic on aluminum

9" X 9" X 1.5"
22.86 cm X 22.86 cm X 3.81 cm

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B. Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 2014, Acrylic on aluminum, 9" x 9" x 1.5", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (Pan Painting)

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 2002

18.5" X 14" X 3.5"
46.99 cm X 35.56 cm X 8.89 cm

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B. Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 2002, 18.5" x 14" x 3.5", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (Pan Painting)

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 2002

Acrylic on aluminum

6" X 8.5" X 2"
15.24 cm X 21.59 cm X 5.08 cm

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B. Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 2002, Acrylic on aluminum, 6" x 8.5" x 2", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (Pan Painting)

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 2019

Acrylic on aluminum

12.5" X 17" X 3"
31.75 cm X 43.18 cm X 7.62 cm

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B. Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 2019, Acrylic on aluminum, 12.5" x 17" x 3", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (Pan Painting)

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 2019

Acrylic on aluminum

9" X 9" X 1.5"
22.86 cm X 22.86 cm X 3.81 cm

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B. Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 2019, Acrylic on aluminum, 9" x 9" x 1.5", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (Pan Painting)

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 202

Acrylic on aluminum

18" X 13.25" X 2.5"
45.72 cm X 33.65 cm X 6.35 cm

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B. Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 202, Acrylic on aluminum, 18" x 13.25" x 2.5", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (Pan Painting)

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 2019

Acrylic on aluminum

9" X 9" X 1.75"
22.86 cm X 22.86 cm X 4.44 cm

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B.Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 2019, Acrylic on aluminum, 9" x 9" x 1.75", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (Pan Painting)

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Untitled (Pan Painting), 2019

Acrylic on aluminum

20.5" X 12.5" X 3"
52.07 cm X 31.75 cm X 7.62 cm

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B. Wurtz – Untitled (Pan Painting), Untitled (Pan Painting), 2019, Acrylic on aluminum, 20.5" x 12.5" x 3", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

13" X 4" X 2"
33.02 cm X 10.16 cm X 5.08 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 13" x 4" x 2", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

14.5" X 3.5" X 4"
36.83 cm X 8.89 cm X 10.16 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 14.5" x 3.5" x 4", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

15.2" X 4" X 3.5"
38.61 cm X 10.16 cm X 8.89 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 15.2" x 4" x 3.5", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and butto

14" X 4" X 4"
35.56 cm X 10.16 cm X 10.16 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and butto, 14" x 4" x 4", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

12.5" X 3" X 2"
31.75 cm X 7.62 cm X 5.08 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 12.5" x 3" x 2", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

11.25" X 3" X 2"
28.57 cm X 7.62 cm X 5.08 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 11.25" x 3" x 2", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

12" X 4" X 2"
30.48 cm X 10.16 cm X 5.08 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 12" x 4" x 2", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

13.5" X 3.5" X 2"
34.29 cm X 8.89 cm X 5.08 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 13.5" x 3.5" x 2", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

12.25" X 3" X 2"
31.11 cm X 7.62 cm X 5.08 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 12.25" x 3" x 2", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

13" X 4" X 2"
33.02 cm X 10.16 cm X 5.08 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 13" x 4" x 2", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled (fetish)

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Untitled (fetish), 2013

Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons

14" X 6" X 2.5"
35.56 cm X 15.24 cm X 6.35 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled (fetish), Untitled (fetish), 2013, Marble, wood, acrylic paint, wire, thread, ribbon, brass and buttons, 14" x 6" x 2.5", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled, 2016

Card, wood, wire, and thread

Set of 6

6 11/16 x 6 5/16 x 1 3/6 inches (large yellow) (17 x 16 x 3 cm) and 6 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 1 3/16 inches (reds, blues, and small yellow) (17 x 11 x 3 cm)

B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2016, Card, wood, wire, and thread, courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2016, Card, wood, wire, and thread, courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2016, Card, wood, wire, and thread, courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2016, Card, wood, wire, and thread, courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2016, Card, wood, wire, and thread, courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2016, Card, wood, wire, and thread, courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2016, Card, wood, wire, and thread, courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled

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Untitled, 2015

Wood, wire, plastic, Styrofoam, paper pulp

28" X 9" X 9"
71.12 cm X 22.86 cm X 22.86 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2015, Wood, wire, plastic, Styrofoam, paper pulp, 28" x 9" x 9", courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2015, Wood, wire, plastic, Styrofoam, paper pulp, 28" x 9" x 9", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled, 2015

Wood, wire, plastic, Styrofoam, and paper pulp

21.5" X 7.5" X 7"
54.61 cm X 19.05 cm X 17.78 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2015, Wood, wire, plastic, Styrofoam, and paper pulp, 21.5" x 7.5" x 7", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled

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Untitled, 2014

Paper

18" X 24"
45.72 cm X 60.96 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2014, Paper, 18" x 24", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Untitled

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Untitled, 2015

Wood, wire, plastic bag, pigmented paper, and thread

78" X 27" X 15"
198.12 cm X 68.58 cm X 38.1 cm
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2015, Wood, wire, plastic bag, pigmented paper, and thread, 78" x 27" x 15", courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2015, Wood, wire, plastic bag, pigmented paper, and thread, 78" x 27" x 15", courtesy of COOPER COLE
B. Wurtz – Untitled, Untitled, 2015, Wood, wire, plastic bag, pigmented paper, and thread, 78" x 27" x 15", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Thirteen Green Yogurts

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Thirteen Green Yogurts, 1995

Green crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Thirteen Green Yogurts, Thirteen Green Yogurts, 1995, Green crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Ten Blue Yogurts

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Ten Blue Yogurts, 1995

Blue crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Ten Blue Yogurts, Ten Blue Yogurts, 1995, Blue crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Ten Scarlet Yogurts

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Ten Scarlet Yogurts, 1995

Scarlet crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Ten Scarlet Yogurts, Ten Scarlet Yogurts, 1995, Scarlet crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Sixteen Scarlet Yogurts

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Sixteen Scarlet Yogurts, 1995

Scarlet crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Sixteen Scarlet Yogurts, Sixteen Scarlet Yogurts, 1995, Scarlet crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Nine Orange Yogurts

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Nine Orange Yogurts, 1995

Orange crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Nine Orange Yogurts, Nine Orange Yogurts, 1995, Orange crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Fourteen Orange Yogurts

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Fourteen Orange Yogurts, 1995

Yellow crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Fourteen Orange Yogurts, Fourteen Orange Yogurts, 1995, Yellow crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Four Blue Yogurts

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Four Blue Yogurts, 1995

Blue crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Four Blue Yogurts, Four Blue Yogurts, 1995, Blue crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Five Violet Yogurts

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Five Violet Yogurts, 1995

Violet crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Five Violet Yogurts, Five Violet Yogurts, 1995, Violet crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Fifteen Scarlet Yogurts

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Fifteen Scarlet Yogurts, 1995

Scarlet crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Fifteen Scarlet Yogurts, Fifteen Scarlet Yogurts, 1995, Scarlet crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Eleven Green Yogurts

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Eleven Green Yogurts, 1995

Green crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Eleven Green Yogurts, Eleven Green Yogurts, 1995, Green crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Eight Purple Yogurts

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Eight Purple Yogurts, 1995

Purple crayon on paper

24" X 18"
60.96 cm X 45.72 cm
B. Wurtz – Eight Purple Yogurts, Eight Purple Yogurts, 1995, Purple crayon on paper, 24" x 18", courtesy of COOPER COLE

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Umbrella Handle

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Umbrella Handle, 1996

Wooden dowel, rope, plastic bag, nail

74" X 36"
187.96 cm X 91.44 cm
B. Wurtz – Umbrella Handle, Umbrella Handle, 1996, Wooden dowel, rope, plastic bag, nail, 74" x 36", courtesy of COOPER COLE
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