Alice Neel
Alice Neel (1900–1984) was an American painter celebrated for her raw, expressive portraits that captured the psychological depth and humanity of her subjects. As the mainstream art of her time …
Nam June Paik
Nam June Paik (1932–2006) was a pioneering Korean American artist, widely regarded as the father of video art. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Paik grew up during a tumultuous time …
Mark Bradford
Renowned contemporary American artist Mark Bradford is celebrated for his large-scale abstract paintings and multimedia works. Known for his distinctive use of unconventional materials, such as discarded paper, advertisements, and …
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian (1922–2019) was a pioneering Iranian artist renowned for her innovative use of geometric abstraction and mirror mosaics. Her work represents a fusion of traditional Persian art with …
Martín Chambi
Martín Chambi was a pioneering figure in 20th century photography, celebrated for his documentation of Peruvian culture and landscapes. Born in 1891 in the town of Coaza, near Lake Titicaca, …
Marie Watt
Marie Watt explores themes of community, history, and cultural identity through sculpture, installation, and textile art, all deeply rooted in her Indigenous Seneca heritage. Born in 1967 in Seattle, WA, …
El Anatsui
El Anatsui is a renowned contemporary artist celebrated for his groundbreaking work in sculpture and installation art. Born in 1944 in Ghana, Anatsui’s grew up in a society rich in …
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa was an American painter and sculptor whose artwork and passion for art education continue to inspire and captivate. She was born in California on January 24, 1926, to …
Theaster Gates
Theaster Gates is a Chicago-based artist whose work consists of sculpture, performance, land development, and social practice. Born in 1973 in Chicago’s West Side, Gates was the youngest of nine …
Helen Smith
Helen Smith was an artist and leader in the artistic community of Frederick County for more than 80 years. With a prolific career and wide patronage throughout the area, Smith’s …