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Carrie Mae Weems

African American photographer · United States · On the map · Artists · Born 1953 · age 73

Carrie Mae Weems is an American artist working in text, fabric, audio, digital images and installation video, and is best known for her photography. She achieved prominence through her early 1990s photographic project The Kitchen Table Series.

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2022National Medal of ArtsAward2017Honorary Doctor of Syracuse UniversityAward2014Lucie AwardAward2013MacArthur Fellows ProgramAward2007Anonymous Was A Woman AwardAward2006Rome PrizeAward1953Born20 April 1953

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National Medal of Arts2022
Honorary Doctor of Syracuse University2017
Lucie Award2014
MacArthur Fellows Program2013
Anonymous Was A Woman Award2007
Rome Prize2006
Hasselblad Award

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Her photographs, films and videos focus on serious issues facing African Americans today, including racism, sexism, politics and personal identity.

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1953 · age 73

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