Lorna Simpson
born 1960
© Lorna Simpson, courtesy Salon 94, New York
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In Tate Modern
Artist and Society: Citizens
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In Tate Liverpool
Constellations: Andy Warhol
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Lorna Simpson (born 13 August 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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Lorna Simpson Five Day Forecast
1991
Lorna Simpson Then & Now
2016
Lorna Simpson Photo Booth
2008
Lorna Simpson Twenty Questions (A Sampler)
1986
Lorna Simpson Grew Feathers
2016
Film and audio
Interview
Art Hoe Collective Meet Lorna Simpson
A discussion with Amandla Stenberg, Mars and Lorna Simpson about the youth-led movement #ArtHoe and how it relates to Simpson’s ...
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Lorna Simpson: Studio visit
Sports photographs and hair commercials provide inspiration to the American artist
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Unlock Art: Sally Phillips on Shopping for Art
From Tutankhamun to the ancient Greeks, the church to the Medicis, there's a long history of shopping for art ...
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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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