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Lorraine O'Grady

Lorraine O'Grady (1934–2024) was an American photographer, performance artist and conceptual artist.

Lorraine O'Grady in brief

Born
1934
Died
2024
Known for
photographer, performance artist, conceptual artist and video artist
Place of birth
Boston
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Overview

Born at Boston in 1934, died at New York City in 2024.

In detail

Lorraine O'Grady studied at Wellesley College and Boston Latin Academy. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is criticism. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are conceptual art. The authority associates the name with feminist art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Residence is recorded at Westbeth Artists Community.

Work by Lorraine O'Grady is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Hessel Museum of Art, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Studio Museum in Harlem and Whitney Museum of American Art.

Distinctions recorded are Anonymous Was A Woman Award and Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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    “Lorraine O'Grady”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6681667: Lorraine O'Grady

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