Lynn Hershman

born 1941

Lynn Hershman, ‘Roberta’s Body Language Chart’ 1978; printed 2009
Roberta’s Body Language Chart 1978; printed 2009
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Biography

Lynn Hershman Leeson (born 1941) is an American artist and filmmaker. Her work combines art with social commentary, particularly on the relationship between people and technology. Leeson's work in media-based technology helped legitimize digital art forms.

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Conceptual art Feminist art

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Lynn Hershman Roberta Construction Chart #1

1975, printed 2009
On display at Tate Liverpool part of Constellations P20339
Lynn Hershman, ‘Roberta’s Body Language Chart’ 1978; printed 2009

Lynn Hershman Roberta’s Body Language Chart

1978; printed 2009
On display at Tate Liverpool part of Constellations P20340
Lynn Hershman, ‘Untitled (Roberta’s Signature in Guest Book)’ 1975

Lynn Hershman Untitled (Roberta’s Signature in Guest Book)

1975
On display at Tate Liverpool part of Constellations P20341
Lynn Hershman, ‘Check’ 1974

Lynn Hershman Check

1974
On display at Tate Liverpool part of Constellations T13026

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Lynn Hershman Lay Off & Leave Me Alone

1976; printed 1978
P20342

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