David Griggs was born in Sydney in 1975. At the age of 18 he worked for an underground newspaper, photographing poverty in North India and Nepal. He has travelled extensively and his travels have been a source of inspiration. His paintings focus on the human condition. His projects engage with political imagery, underground media, conspiracy theories, local crime histories and personal experiences. Griggs has exhibited extensively around Australia. He works and lives in Manila, Philippines.
In our database, 15 works by David Griggs are listed as being offered for sale, the earliest in 2011, of which 9 (60%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $5,400 for Who Really Gives a Shit? sold by Deutscher and Hackett in May 2012. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by David Griggs are held by the Queensland Art Gallery, Monash University Museum of Art and a further four major public national galleries (see list below).
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Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
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