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Anthea Hamilton

Anthea Hamilton is a renowned contemporary artist whose work explores themes of identity, power, and the uncanny. Her multi-disciplinary practice spans across sculpture, photography, installation art, and more. Hamilton's work is characterized by its use of humor and surreal elements, inviting viewers to engage in a playful exploration of ideas. She has exhibited her work in prestigious institutions and galleries around the world, including the Tate Britain and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Hamilton's iconic sculptures, such as 'Project for Door (After Gaetano Pesce)' and 'The Squash', have become synonymous with her name and her 2018 Turner Prize-nominated installation, 'Lichen! Libido! Chastity!', has received critical acclaim. Hamilton's pioneering use of digital tools and technologies in her practice has also made her an important figure in the contemporary art and design world. Overall, Anthea Hamilton is an artist whose works challenge and push the boundaries of traditional art and design, making her a key figure in the current contemporary art landscape.

Anthea Hamilton, contemporary art, identity, power, humor, surrealism, sculpture, installation art, Turner Prize, digital tools

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Anthea Hamilton

Anthea Hamilton is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice is renowned for its exploration of identity and power, as well as its use of humour and surreal elements. She draws upon a range of influences, from design, architecture and performance to fashion and popular culture. Hamilton’s works often take the form of large-scale sculptures and installations, inviting viewers to engage in a dialogue with her art. Her pieces are often characterized by their strong visual impact and their ability to challenge notions of the familiar. Hamilton is also known for her pioneering use of digital tools and technologies in her practice, making her an important figure within the world of art and design. She is an artist whose works strive to explore the boundaries between traditional and contemporary art and design, making her a key figure in the current contemporary art landscape.

Anthea Hamilton, Contemporary Art, Sculpture, Installation Art, Photography, Performance Art, Digital Art, Identity, Power, Humour.

Claudia Rossetti

CITATION : "Claudia Rossetti. 'Anthea Hamilton.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=122553 (Accessed on September 07, 2024)"

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Anthea Hamilton

Anthea Hamilton is an internationally celebrated artist whose practice has been celebrated for its exploration of identity and power. She has exhibited her works in institutions and galleries across the world, from Tate Britain in London to the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Hamilton is known for her iconic sculptures, such as 'Project for Door (After Gaetano Pesce)' and 'The Squash', and her 2018 Turner Prize-nominated installation, 'Lichen! Libido! Chastity!', which blur the boundaries between humor, surrealism and the uncanny. Her work is often characterized by its use of playful elements and its exploration of identity and power, encouraging viewers to engage in a unique dialogue with her art. Hamilton's practice has been hailed as a pioneering example of contemporary art and design, making her an important figure in the design and art world.

Anthea Hamilton, artist, sculpture, installation, photography, identity, power, humor, uncanny, contemporary, design, art.

Eleonora Barbieri

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Anthea Hamilton

Anthea Hamilton is an internationally renowned contemporary artist who works across a wide range of mediums, including sculpture, photography, and installation art. Her work is often characterized by its combination of humor and the uncanny, often inviting viewers to engage in a playful exploration of ideas surrounding identity and power. Hamilton's works are exhibited around the world, from the Tate Britain in London to the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Particular highlights include her iconic sculptures 'Project for Door (After Gaetano Pesce)' and 'The Squash', as well as her 2018 Turner Prize-nominated installation, 'Lichen! Libido! Chastity!'.

Anthea Hamilton, contemporary artist, sculpture, photography, installation art, Tate Britain, Museum of Modern Art, Project for Door (After Gaetano Pesce), The Squash, 2018 Turner Prize-nominated installation, Lichen! Libido! Chastity!

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