
Painter of huge, layered abstracts full of lines and maps.
Julie Mehretu is an American artist who was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States as a child. She creates very large abstract paintings layered with lines, marks, and shapes inspired by maps, cities, and architecture. Her work explores movement, history, and how places change over time.
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Painter of huge, layered abstracts full of lines and maps.
Art · Painting · 2000s & Today · Women in STEM, Black Innovators, Immigrant Innovators
Julie Mehretu is an American artist who was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States as a child. She creates very large abstract paintings layered with lines, marks, and shapes inspired by maps, cities, and architecture. Her work explores movement, history, and how places change over time.
Created monumental layered abstract paintings inspired by maps, cities, and history.
Her work shows students how abstract art can capture the energy and history of busy modern places.
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