Susan Smith-Pinelo

Susan Smith-Pinelo
Nationality American
Alma mater Oberlin College (BFA), Columbia University (MFA)
Known for contemporary art, video

Susan Smith-Pinelo is an African-American artist noted for her work in video and performance. She lives and works in Washington, DC.[1]

Education

Smith-Pinelo received a B.F.A. from Oberlin College in 1991.[2] She received a M.F.A. from Columbia University[3] in 2000.

Work

Susan Smith-Pinelo's work challenges conceptions of black identity and gender in rap music,[4] and is particularly concerned with questioning the misogyny of the genre.[5]

Awards and fellowships

Among the honors which Susan Smith-Pinelo has earned are:

Joan Sovern Sculpture Award (1999)[2]

Selected exhibitions

Susan Smith-Pinelo’s work has been featured in exhibitions at numerous galleries and institutions including:[6]

Collections

Smith-Pinelo's work is held in permanent collections including:[2]

References

  1. Rubin, Courtney (August 2002). "High Voltage". Washingtonian Magazine. Vol. 37 (Issue 11): 46–7.
  2. 1 2 3 "Susan Smith-Pinelo". Kenny Schachter Rove. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  3. "Visual Arts Alumni Archive: Susan Smith-Pinelo". Columbia University School of the Arts. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  4. Murray, Derek (2001). "Home to Harlem". International Review of African American Art. Vol. 17 (Issue 4): 48–51.
  5. Murray, Derek Conrad (2004). "Hip-Hop vs. High Art: Notes on Race as Spectacle". Art Journal. Vol. 63 (No. 2): pp. 4–19.
  6. "Susan Smith-Pinelo , US". ArtFActs. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  7. "Third Annual Altoids Curiously Strong Collection". Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions. Retrieved 3 March 2016.

External links

Susan Smith-Pinelo, Sometimes, 2000

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