Carolee Schneemann

Carolee Schneemann (October 12, 1939 – March 6, 2019) was an American visual experimental artist. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was known for her multi-media works on the body, narrative, sexuality and gender.  

Schneemann received a B.A. from Bard College and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. Her work was seen by research into visual traditions, taboos, and the body of the individual in relation to social bodies. Her works have been shown at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the London National Film Theatre, and many other venues.

Schneemann died on March 6, 2019 at her home in New Paltz, New York from breast cancer at the age of 79.Carolee Schneemann, Artist Known for Taboo Breaking Performances, Dues at 79 at The Washington Post

References

Other websites
Obituary, Artlyst
Carolee Schneemann's Website
Carolee Schneemann in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art
Carolee Schneemann: Kinetic Painting MoMA PS1
Ubu.com page featuring Fuses
Finding Aid for Carol Schneemann papers at the Getty Research Institute

Category:1939 births
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Category:Deaths from breast cancer
Category:Cancer deaths in New York (state)
Category:American feminists
Category:American artists
Category:People from Philadelphia