Ode to Affirmative ActionCarrie Mae Weems · 1989
1989
58.0 x 73.0 cm
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Carrie Mae Weems (1953 –)
Carrie Mae Weems: American artist exploring race, gender & social issues through photography, text, & video. Known for 'Kitchen Table' series & powerful commentary.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (Durham, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Ode to Affirmative Action
- Artist: Carrie Mae Weems
- Year: 1989
- Original dimensions: 58.0 x 73.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Gray
Questions & Answers
Are the colors of "Ode to Affirmative Action" by Carrie Mae Weems vivid or muted?
"Ode to Affirmative Action" by Carrie Mae Weems is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.
Who is the artist behind "Ode to Affirmative Action"?
"Ode to Affirmative Action" is attributed to Carrie Mae Weems.
Do the colors of "Ode to Affirmative Action" appear strong or soft?
"Ode to Affirmative Action" by Carrie Mae Weems shows a monochromatic color intensity.
Is "Ode to Affirmative Action" by Carrie Mae Weems kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The creator was born in United States of America; the original work is in United States of America.
Are the colors of "Ode to Affirmative Action" by Carrie Mae Weems saturated or muted?
The palette of "Ode to Affirmative Action" is muted in saturation.
What is the creation date of "Ode to Affirmative Action" by Carrie Mae Weems?
"Ode to Affirmative Action" dates from 1989. The date places the work within Carrie Mae Weems's career and its era.
At what age did Carrie Mae Weems make "Ode to Affirmative Action"?
Carrie Mae Weems was 36 years old when creating "Ode to Affirmative Action" in 1989. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1953.