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Howardena Pindell discusses how social issues and the prospect of societal change impact her art and life. In her artistic practice, Pindell’s work reflects a fascination with gridded, serialized imagery and surface texture. She often employs lengthy, metaphorical processes of destruction/reconstruction. Even in her more politically charged work, Pindell reverts to these thematic focuses to address issues of homelessness, AIDS, war, genocide, sexism, xenophobia, and apartheid.
Learn more about Howardena Pindell’s work in the Gallery’s collection: nga.gov/collection/artist-info.10097.html
Pindell’s work “Free, White and 21" is featured in “The Double,” on view July 10–October 31, 2022: nga.gov/exhibitions/2022/the-double-identity-and-difference-in-art-since-1900.html
The Elson Lecture Series features distinguished contemporary artists who are represented in the Gallery's permanent collection. The Honorable and Mrs. Edward E. Elson generously endowed this series in 1992.
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Howardena Pindell discusses how social issues and the prospect of societal change impact her art and life. In her artistic practice, Pindell’s work reflects a fascination with gridded, serialized imagery and surface texture. She often employs lengthy, metaphorical processes of destruction/reconstruction. Even in her more politically charged work, Pindell reverts to these thematic focuses to address issues of homelessness, AIDS, war, genocide, sexism, xenophobia, and apartheid.
Learn more about Howardena Pindell’s work in the Gallery’s collection: nga.gov/collection/artist-info.10097.html
Pindell’s work “Free, White and 21" is featured in “The Double,” on view July 10–October 31, 2022: nga.gov/exhibitions/2022/the-double-identity-and-difference-in-art-since-1900.html
The Elson Lecture Series features distinguished contemporary artists who are represented in the Gallery's permanent collection. The Honorable and Mrs. Edward E. Elson generously endowed this series in 1992.
Find out more about the Elson Lecture Series on our website: nga.gov/audio-video/elson.html
Still haven’t subscribed to our YouTube channels?
National Gallery of Art ►►youtube.com/NationalGalleryofArtUS
National Gallery of Art Talks ►►youtube.com/NationalGalleryofArtTalks
ABOUT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.
More National Gallery of Art Content:
Facebook: facebook.com/nationalgalleryofart
Twitter: twitter.com/ngadc
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Pinterest: pinterest.com/ngadc/_created
E-News: nga.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e894a1837aca4526f7e8a11b3&id=2085ff9475
#Art #NationalGalleryOfArt #HowardenaPindell #Destruction #Reconstruction #Homelessness #AIDS #War #Genocide #Sexism #Xenophobia #Apartheid.
