Artist profile
Abraham Cruzvillegas
Abraham Cruzvillegas is a prominent contemporary Mexican artist best known for his conceptual framework of 'Autoconstrucción' (self-construction). Drawing inspiration from the improvised, resource-driven architectural strategies of his upbringing in Ajusco, Mexico City, Cruzvillegas constructs intricate sculptures and site-specific installations using locally gathered, repurposed materials. His work examines economic systems, community development, ecology, and personal identity within a global context.
Ranking metrics
Cofactor
96.22
Credential score
1557.5
Reference 80×100cm
$119,300
Credentials
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Museum exhibitions
- 85
- Solo exhibitions
- 45
- Group exhibitions
- 180
- Museum collections
- Tate, Museum of Modern Art, Centre Pompidou, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Walker Art Center, Museo Tamayo
- Gallery representation
- Kurimanzutto, Galerie Chantal Crousel, Regen Projects
- Private collections
- 120
- Press
- 350
- Scholarly articles
- 40
- Books
- 15
- Auction record
- $125,000
Last updated 2026-08-08.
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Identity
Nationality
Mexican
Birth / death years
1968
Mediums
sculpture, installation, found objects, assemblage
Prices
Auction record
$125,000
Representation
Gallery representation
Kurimanzutto, Galerie Chantal Crousel, Regen Projects
Museum collections
Tate, Museum of Modern Art, Centre Pompidou, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Walker Art Center, Museo Tamayo
Private collections
120
Exhibitions
Museum exhibitions
85
Solo exhibitions
45
Group exhibitions
180
Bibliography
Books
15
Press
350
Scholarly articles
40