Joan Semmel
American(b. October 19, 1932)
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Painter known for large-scale nude self-portraits from foreshortened perspectives that address aging, sexuality, and the female gaze. Her feminist figurative works challenged male-dominated painting traditions since the 1970s. After decades of underrecognition, she has received renewed attention with exhibitions at Alexander Gray Associates and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Sensual20th CenturyFeminist ArtBody PoliticsFemale NudeAmerican ArtistOil PaintingLarge Scale CanvasIntimate Perspective
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