Carolee Schneemann
American visual experimental artist (1939–2019)
Carolee Schneemann (October 12, 1939 – March 6, 2019) was an American visual experimental artist. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was known for her multi-media works on the body, narrative, sexuality and gender.[1]
Schneemann received a B.A. from Bard College and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. Her work was seen by research into visual traditions, taboos, and the body of the individual in relation to social bodies. Her works have been shown at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the London National Film Theatre, and many other venues.
Schneemann died on March 6, 2019 at her home in New Paltz, New York from breast cancer at the age of 79.[2]
References change
- ↑ "Carolee Schneeman on Feminism, Activism and Ageing". AnOther magazine. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ↑ Carolee Schneemann, Artist Known for Taboo Breaking Performances, Dues at 79 at The Washington Post
Other websites change
- Obituary, Artlyst
- Carolee Schneemann's Website
- Carolee Schneemann in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art
- Carolee Schneemann: Kinetic Painting MoMA PS1
- Ubu.com page featuring Fuses
- Finding Aid for Carol Schneemann papers at the Getty Research Institute
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