Referring to an Image (artwork) viewed on a gallery website

In text citation examples

Kader Attia's (2013) use of visual propaganda questions...

OR

Flavin's sculpture divides the space using ...(Flavin, 1970)


Reference list

Reference list template

Artist, A. (Year). Title of work [Description]. Institution name, City, Country.

Reference list example

Attia, K. (2013). The Culture of Fear: An Invention of Evil [Installation]. Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne, Australia.

OR

Flavin, D. (1970). Untitled [Red and blue fluorescent light sculpture]. Dia: Beacon, New York, United States of America.

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Tips for this reference type

  • Images you use may be subjected to copyright compliance. Please seek information from the copyright owner of the image if applicable.
  • This format can be used for all types of artwork.
  • For untitled work, include a description of the work in square brackets.

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