Lorna Simpson - Summer ’57 / Summer ’09 (2009)

Summer ’57 / Summer ’09

Artist: Lorna Simpson (b. 1960)
Year: 2009
Medium: Gelatin silver prints, in nine parts
Dimensions (each image): 12.7 × 12.7 cm (5 × 5 in.)
Dimensions (each sheet): 17.7 × 17.7 cm (7 × 7 in.)
Signature / Numbering: Numbered and dated on the verso and on the mount (details per print: #10 and references dated 1957-9 to 1957-127)
Edition: Limited edition of 10
Provenance: Anthony Reynolds Gallery, London. Acquired from the gallery by the current owner
Type of Work: Fine art photography, limited edition in 9 parts

Description:
Created in 2009, Summer ’57 / Summer ’09 is a nine-part gelatin silver print work by Lorna Simpson, an American artist whose practice explores identity, memory, and the representation of Black bodies in visual history.

This series juxtaposes images from 1957 with contemporary photographic reinterpretations made in 2009, creating a dialogue between past and present. Through this approach, Simpson examines the construction of cultural and racial identities while highlighting the continuity and transformation of visual representation.

Presented in a limited edition of only 10 copies, this work reflects Simpson’s significance in contemporary conceptual and photographic art. Her work is held in major institutions including MoMA, Tate Modern, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

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FAQ

Is this an original work by Lorna Simpson?
Yes. Summer ’57 / Summer ’09 is an original photographic artwork by Lorna Simpson, created in 2009 as a set of nine gelatin silver prints.

Is the work signed or numbered?
Each print is numbered and dated on the verso and on the mount. Numbering and reference codes correspond to individual prints within the series.

What is the edition size?
The work comes from a very limited edition of only 10, making it extremely rare and highly collectible.

How many parts are included?
This work consists of nine separate prints, forming a complete conceptual series.

What are the dimensions?
Each image measures 12.7 × 12.7 cm (5 × 5 in.), with sheet dimensions 17.7 × 17.7 cm (7 × 7 in.).

What is the provenance?
The piece was acquired from Anthony Reynolds Gallery, London, a recognized gallery associated with major contemporary artists.

Is this representative of Lorna Simpson’s work?
Yes. The series embodies key themes in Simpson’s practice—identity, race, memory, and visual history—through a dialogue between archival images and contemporary reinterpretations.

Is this piece considered collectible?
Absolutely. Simpson’s editioned works in such small numbers, especially complete multi-part series, are highly prized by collectors and institutions worldwide.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We offer secure worldwide delivery from France, including professional packaging, insurance, and tracking.