Last updated: 27 October 2026
Marc Quinn is the British artist who first made his name with Self, a cast of his own head made from his frozen blood. Here you will find our take on his work and where to see it.
Our take on Marc Quinn
Quinn came to attention in 1991 with Self, a life-size cast of his head made from his own frozen blood, according to Tate.
He works across sculpture, painting, drawing and photography, and often uses his own body. Tate quotes him as wanting to understand “what it means to materially exist in the world”.
Tate Liverpool gave him a solo show in 2002. We found no current UK show or edition on open sale.
Marc Quinn: the essentials
- Born in 1964, according to Tate.
- Made Self, a cast of his head in his own frozen blood, in 1991.
- Works in sculpture, painting, drawing, photography and installation.
- Solo show at Tate Liverpool, 1 February to 28 April 2002.
Marc Quinn exhibitions
- Marc Quinn, Tate Liverpool, 1 February to 28 April 2002.
- We found no current or announced show in the sources we checked.
Marc Quinn FAQs
What is Marc Quinn’s Self?
A life-size cast of his head made from his own frozen blood, first made in 1991.
When was Marc Quinn born?
In 1964.
Has Marc Quinn shown at Tate?
Yes. Tate Liverpool held a solo show of his work in 2002.
Can I buy a Marc Quinn print?
We found none on open sale in the UK. Enquire through his studio.
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Main image: Marc Quinn, 2017. Photo: Ivorypress via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Cropped and framed by CoolCuration. Exhibition dates and prices last checked: 27 October 2026.
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