Artists  > Ana Mendieta

Ana Mendieta

A Cuban-American artist, Mendieta was known for her earth-body works that explore diaspora and identity, notably her Silueta series.

Dates
1948–85
Born In
North America > The Caribbean > Cuba
Active In
North America > United States, Mexico
Period Culture Style
Modernisms > Postminimalism
Contemporary
Known For
Photograph, Film and video art, Performance art, Earthwork
Works of Art

Artists  > Ana Mendieta

Ana Mendieta

A Cuban-American artist, Mendieta was known for her earth-body works that explore diaspora and identity, notably her Silueta series.

Dates
1948–85
Born In
North America > The Caribbean > Cuba
Active In
North America > United States, Mexico
Period Culture Style
Modernisms > Postminimalism
Contemporary
Known For
Photograph, Film and video art, Performance art, Earthwork
Works of Art