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Hannah Wilke (born Arlene Hannah Butter; (March 7, 1940 – January 28, 1993) was an American painter, sculptor, photographer, video artist and performance artist. Wilke's work is known for exploring issues of feminism, sexuality and femininity.
Learn about Hannah Wilke, an American artist who used her own body and ephemeral materials to challenge stereotypes and objectification of women. Explore her paintings, performances, videos, and sculptures that explore female identity, sexuality, and postmodernism.
- American
- March 7, 1940
- New York City, USA
- January 28, 1993
Hannah Wilke was a conceptual and performance artist who explored themes of femininity, sexuality, and mortality. She created works such as Untitled (1967), In the Doghouse (1973), and Hello Boys (1975).
Hannah Wilke was a pioneer of performance and photographic art that challenged the male gaze and celebrated female sexuality. Learn about her life, works, and legacy on artnet, where you can find her artworks for sale and auction.
- American
Oct 20, 2021 · A review of Hannah Wilke's retrospective at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, which explores her practice of living and making art as one. The article focuses on her use of the fold as a gesture of paradox, pleasure, and feminized labor in her sculptures and performances.
- Anne Boyer
Jun 4, 2021 · A career-spanning exhibition of the American artist Hannah Wilke (1940–93), who explored the vitality and vulnerability of the human body in sculpture, photography, video, and performance. The exhibition challenges gender inequality and empowers viewers to realize a more sensuous connection to life and a more liberated society.
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Dec 15, 2006 · Hannah Wilke was a feminist artist who used chewing gum to create sculptures on her body and posed for self-portraits. Learn about her performance, photography, and themes of beauty, sexuality, and power at MoMA.