Jimmie’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Linen on Polyvinyl Chloride
Jimmie Durham American, 1940-2021

My Blood
Jimmie Durham American, 1940-2021

Contemporary Ikon
Jimmy Ernst American, born Germany, 1920-1984

Untitled
Jimmy Ernst American, born Germany, 1920-1984

Bearded Lady
Jimmy Wright American, born 1944

Honky Tonk II
Jimmy Ernst American, born Germany, 1920-1984

The Pillars of Durham
Frederick H. Evans English, 1853–1943

Mask for Egungun (Ere Egungun)
Yoruba Abeokuta, Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Holy Island Castle, Durham
Thomas Girtin English, 1775-1802

Jimmy's Pot Shop
Miyoko Ito American, 1918-1983

Jimmy in the Rain, New York
Dennis Stock American, 1928–2010

The Queen’s Diary
Jimmy Wright American, born 1944

Motel; Eat
Jimmy Wright American, born 1944

Ceremonial Weapon
Baule Côte d'Ivoire Coastal West Africa

Mask
Possibly Bobo Burkina Faso Northern Africa and the Sahel

Jimmy Posing with a Hog
Dennis Stock American, 1928–2010

New Orleans
Jimmy Lee Sudduth (American, 1910–2007)