Lorna Simpson
born 1960
© Lorna Simpson, courtesy Salon 94, New York
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Artist and Society: Citizens
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Lorna Simpson (born 1960) is an African-American photographer and multimedia artist who made her name in the 1980s and 1990s with artworks such as Guarded Conditions and Square Deal. Her works have been included in numerous exhibitions both nationally and internationally. She is best known for her photo-text installations, photocollages, and films.
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Art Hoe Collective Meet Lorna Simpson
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Lorna Simpson: Studio visit
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Lorna Simpson: Talking Art
New York based African-American artist Lorna Simpson came to prominence in the 1980s with challenging work that dealt with issues ...
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