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John Ahearn

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Artsy (bulk)https://www.artsy.net/artist/john-ahearn
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About

Why this artist matters now

John Ahearn is an American sculptor. He is best known for the public art and street art he made in South Bronx in the 1980s. On April 14, 2026, Ahearn was named a Guggenheim Fellow.

Source: Artsy · Trust score: 85% · Updated 2mo ago

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Artworks (5)

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Clown

1999 · Acrylic on plaster reinforced with jute

27 1/2 in. × 19 in. × 9 1/4 in. (69.9 × 48.3 × 23.5 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Michael Weathers Greeting his Father

1993 · Acrylic on plaster

27 5/8 × 34 5/8 × 11 in. (70.2 × 87.9 × 27.9 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Janelle and Audrey

1983 · Acrylic on plaster, plastic, glasses

32 × 32 × 9 in. (81.3 × 81.3 × 22.9 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Salina

1982 · Painted cast plaster

19 1/2 in. × 21 in. × 7 in. (49.5 × 53.3 × 17.8 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bernice

1981 · Painted plaster

28 3/8 × 25 × 5 1/2 in., 32.8 lb. (72.1 × 63.5 × 14 cm, 14.9 kg)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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5 published of 5 catalogued · 0 with image

The Met
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Cornell University

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