Beginnings

Ana Mendieta’s interest in exploring other mediums of art making began during her time at the University of Iowa in the Intermedia Program. German-American...

Transformations

Mendieta’s artwork covers a wide range of art movements that grew out of the 1960’s and 70’s. Her transition from painting to performance art...

Siluetas Series 1973-78

Siluetas was a long-term project with over 200 silhouettes in all. Ana Mendieta photographed her silhouettes created from the earth over time, documenting their...

Return to Cuba: Rupestrian Sculptures

In 1980, Ana Mendieta returned to Cuba for the first time since her exile in 1961. She visited the island seven times between then...
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