Marlene Dumas
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Marlene Dumas's career is defined by a series of historic firsts and institutional honors. Her 2025 auction record as the highest-selling living woman artist stands as a testament to her market power and critical acclaim. She has been invited to participate in Documenta 7, the Venice Biennale, and Manifesta 10, and her works are held in the permanent collections of the MoMA, Tate, and the Centre Pompidou. Her 2011 Rolf Schock Prize recognized her profound impact on contemporary painting.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Member of the Royal Academy
Elected as an honorary member in recognition of her contributions to art.
Rolf Schock Prize in Visual Arts
Awarded for her outstanding contributions to visual arts.
Rankings & Lists
Highest-Selling Living Woman Artist
Records & Feats
Highest auction price for a living woman artist
In 2025, Dumas set a new auction record for a living female artist, with a work selling for over $10 million.