Lorraine O'Grady, conceptual artist and critic of racial and gender norms, has died at 90.
Lorraine O'Grady, a conceptual artist known for challenging racial and gender binaries, passed away at 90. Born in 1934, O'Grady became an artist in her 40s and gained recognition for works like "Mademoiselle Bourgeoise Noire," critiquing racial discrimination and racial identity. Her retrospective "Lorraine O'Grady: Both/And" in 2021 at the Brooklyn Museum highlighted her significant impact on contemporary art, focusing on themes of Black feminism and identity.
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