How Howardena Pindell transformed abstraction through the lens of autobiography
Explore a profound conversation featuring multidisciplinary artist Howardena Pindell. This video examines how her practice shifted toward autobiographical themes, reshaping the very language of abstract painting over a career spanning nearly sixty years.
The discussion brings together Pindell with curators Naomi Beckwith, Charlotte Ickes, and Valerie Cassel Oliver. The panel reflects on Pindell's evolution, specifically highlighting her 1980 work, "Free, White and 21." This piece represents a pivotal moment where her approach moved toward more explicit personal narratives.
The dialogue also provides context for the 2018 survey exhibition, "What Remains to Be Seen," organized by Beckwith and Cassel Oliver. By revisiting these shifts in her multidisciplinary practice, the conversation illuminates how Pindell expanded the boundaries of her medium.
Source: Howardena Pindell: On the Performance of Autobiography (Interview Only)
