Artist

Ana Mendieta

Portrait of Ana Mendieta
Portrait of Ana Mendieta

American, 1948–1985

Ana Mendieta was an American artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Ana Mendieta was born in Havana.

Ana Mendieta was a Cuban-American performance artist, sculptor, painter, and video artist who is best known for her "earth-body" artwork. She is considered one of the most influential Cuban-American artists of the post–World War II era. Born in Havana, Cuba, Mendieta left for the United States in 1961.

Works by Ana Mendieta

Collections represented

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