Ana Mendieta

1948-11-18 – 1985-09-08 (age 36) Havana, Cuba

Biography

Ana Mendieta (November 18, 1948 – September 8, 1985) was a Cuban-American performance artist, sculptor, painter and video artist who is best known for her "earth-body" artwork. Born in Havana, Mendieta left for the United States in 1961.

Photos

Known For

Body Tracks

1974

Mirage

1974

as Self

Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra

1987

as Self

Untitled

1974

Blood Writing

1974

as Self

Creek

1974

as Self

Blood + Feathers

1974

as Self

Burial Pyramid

1974

as Self

Sweating Blood

1973

as Self

🎦

Ana Mendieta, Nature Inside

2015

Blood Sign

1974

as Self

Chicken Movie, Chicken Piece

1972

Black Angel

1975

as Self

Ocean Bird (Washup)

1974

as Self