Ana Mendieta

Ana Mendieta (1948–1985) was an American artist, painter and photographer.

Also recorded as Ana Maria Mendieta; Mendieta, Ana, 1948-1985.

Overview

Born at Havana in 1948, died at Greenwich Village in 1985.

In detail

Ana Mendieta studied at University of Iowa. the recorded working language is Spanish.

The field of work recorded is performance art. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait, performance art, video art and self-portrait. The authority associates the name with feminist art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Residence is recorded at Havana and New York City.

Work by Ana Mendieta is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and Tate.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and Rome Prize.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ana Mendieta”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q463639: Ana Mendieta

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