The tragic death of Ana Mendieta divided the New York art scene, but the Tate reclaims her life’s work this summer
The Tate Modern is hosting a retrospective of Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta, aiming to refocus attention on her artistic contributions rather than her controversial death. The exhibition highlights her influence on feminist art and her use of the body as a canvas.
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art The tragic death of Ana Mendieta divided the New York art scene, but the Tate reclaims her life’s work this summer After blockbuster shows on Tracey Emin and Frida Kahlo, Tate Modern turns the spotlight on the Cuban-American artist. Long overshadowed by her controversial death at just 36, which inspired books and podcasts, her work deserves to be untethered from her tragic end and discovered by a whole new audience, writes Katie Rosseinsky
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