LORNA SIMPSON "SQUARE DEAL, SQUARE MEAL, SQUARED AWAY" 1990 Marcia Captivated by his surroundings and

Captivated by his surroundings and circle of friends

"Le Sablier 2"

delicate and menacing

Carroll Dunham (b

The photograph features a close crop of a black and white checkered tombstone with an inscription plaque that reads

LORNA SIMPSON "SQUARE DEAL, SQUARE MEAL, SQUARED AWAY" 1990 Marcia Captivated by his surroundings andLorna Simpson (b. 1960) is an American artist renowned as a pioneer of conceptual photography. Her artwork, regardless of medium, explores the interplay between historical memory, culture, and identity. Influential in post colonial and feminist circles, Simpsons work explores the ways in which race and gender shape human interactions, specifically in the United States. The use, and often combination of, portraiture and text are Simpson's signature