A pioneering figure in the development of appropriation art, known for creating provocative and often disturbing installations, performances, and sculptures that critique American culture and society.
81 Years Old
A provocative artist known for pushing boundaries with his irreverent, often disturbing, and humorous sculptures and performances that challenge societal norms and cultural icons. His work frequently incorporates elements of surrealism, pop culture, and the grotesque.
73 Years Old
A founding member of Sonic Youth, a highly influential alternative rock band, known for her innovative and experimental guitar playing, and her work as a visual artist and writer.
68 Years Old
A founding member of Sonic Youth, a highly influential alternative rock band, known for experimental and avant-garde sound, and a prolific solo artist.
70 Years Old
A founding member of the influential alternative rock band Sonic Youth, known for experimental and avant-garde soundscapes that shaped the music landscape of the 1980s and 1990s.
79 Years Old
A pioneer of color photography, capturing everyday American life and landscapes with a unique, nuanced perspective. Known for his influential work in the 1970s, pushing the boundaries of photography as an art form.
72 Years Old
A pioneering artist known for her provocative and introspective photographs that challenge traditional representations of identity, gender, and beauty. Her work often features herself as the model, exploring various personas and characters.
Born in 1723
A 18th-century minister and philosopher who advocated for moral and political reform, and is best known for his influential writings on ethics, politics, and economics.
95 Years Old
A conceptual artist who challenged traditional notions of art by incorporating text, images, and found objects into his work, often with a dash of humor and irony.