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Susan Smith-Pinelo

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Susan Smith-Pinelo
Born
Laie, Hawaii, United States
NationalityAmerican
Alma materOberlin College (BFA), Columbia University (MFA)
Known forcontemporary 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

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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

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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] For example, her 2001 Studio Museum in Harlem installation Sometimes has a close-up video of a black woman's breasts with a necklace saying "ghetto" around her neck dancing to music which sounds through the museum. Sometimes plays with form in order to "confront perceptions of black identity and femininity."[6]

Awards and fellowships

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

Joan Sovern Sculpture Award (1999)[2]

Selected exhibitions

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Susan Smith-Pinelo’s work has been featured in exhibitions at numerous galleries and institutions including:[7]

Collections

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

References

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  1. ^ Rubin, Courtney (August 2002). "High Voltage". Washingtonian Magazine. 37 (11): 46–7.
  2. ^ a b c "Susan Smith-Pinelo". Kenny Schachter Rove. Archived from the original on 17 August 2004. 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. 17 (4): 48–51.
  5. ^ Murray, Derek Conrad (2004). "Hip-Hop vs. High Art: Notes on Race as Spectacle". Art Journal. 63 (2): 4–19. doi:10.1080/00043249.2004.10791121. S2CID 193103367.
  6. ^ Murray, Derek (2001). "Home to Harlem". International Review of African American Art. 17.
  7. ^ "Susan Smith-Pinelo , US". ArtFActs. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Third Annual Altoids Curiously Strong Collection". Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
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