Eric Doeringer is a contemporary artist known for his engagement with appropriation and the exploration of authorship in art. Born on May 1, 1974, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Doeringer graduated with a BA from Brown University in 1996 and later received an MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 2000.
Doeringer is perhaps best recognized for his "Bootlegs" series, where he creates and sells small-scale replicas of works by well-known contemporary artists outside of art galleries and art fairs. This series critiques and plays with the ideas of originality, fame, and the art market's mechanisms. His works are a form of homage, yet they also raise questions about the value and authenticity of art.
In addition to the "Bootlegs," Doeringer has produced a wide range of works across different mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installation. His projects often involve the re-creation or re-presentation of existing artworks or art styles, highlighting how context, presentation, and repetition affect perception and value in the art world.
Doeringer's art has been exhibited widely in the United States and internationally. He has participated in exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Brooklyn Museum. His work is also part of several public and private collections, further establishing him as a critical voice in contemporary art dialogues around authenticity and reproduction.