Artwork (viewed in a gallery or collection)

You may need to consult more than one section of Re:cite to accurately represent the source used. Your citation may look different depending on the number of authors it has. Check the frequently asked questions about Chicago B page for further advice.


In-text citation example

One popular artwork on exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, Quantum Memories (Anadol 2020),…

OR

Refik Anadol's work Quantum Memories (2020) exemplifies this…

Reference list

Reference list template

Artist Surname, Given Name. Year. Title of image. Medium, dimensions of work. Repository/ Gallery/ Museum, City.

Reference list example

Anadol, Refik. 2020. Quantum Memories. AI Data Sculpture, Custom software, quantum computing data, generative algorithm with artificial intelligence (AI), real time digital animation on LED screen, 4 channel sound, 10m x 10m x 2.5m. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.

Tips for this reference type

  • See Manual 14.133 and 14.57. Also refer to 14.1 for adapting examples to Chicago B.
  • Titles of artworks are italicised and in headline style. See Manual 3:22
  • You may include information about the medium, dimensions and so forth. See Manual 3.27
  • If date is approximate, use ca.
  • "City" refers to the city in which the museum/gallery/collection is located. Private collections do not need a location.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)