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Glenn Ligon's 2002 work 'Mirror' in Mellody Hobson's collection

other · 2026-04-22

Glenn Ligon created 'Mirror' in 2002, a canvas measuring 82-5/8 by 55-1/8 inches using coal dust, printing ink, glue, gesso, and graphite. The piece is owned by collector Mellody Hobson. Regen Projects in Los Angeles represents the artist. Artcritical published this information on May 3, 2011. The work exemplifies Ligon's exploration of text and materiality. Its materials include unconventional elements like coal dust. The entry was posted via RSS feed. No exhibition or event context is provided beyond the artwork's details.

Key facts

  • Glenn Ligon is the artist of 'Mirror'
  • The artwork was created in 2002
  • It uses coal dust, printing ink, glue, gesso, and graphite on canvas
  • Dimensions are 82-5/8 × 55-1/8 inches
  • Mellody Hobson owns the piece
  • Regen Projects, Los Angeles, represents the artist
  • Artcritical published the entry on May 3, 2011
  • The source is an online post with no broader event

Entities

Artists

  • Glenn Ligon

Institutions

  • Regen Projects
  • Artcritical

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States

Sources