Elena del Rivero facts for kids
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Elena del Rivero
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| Born | 1949 Valencia, Spain
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| Known for | multi media |
Elena del Rivero is an artist born in Valencia, Spain, in 1949. She is known for her unique art installations and special artist's books. Since 1991, she has lived in the United States. Her artworks are kept in famous museums. These include the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. Her art is also at the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
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Elena del Rivero: An Artist's Journey
Elena del Rivero creates art that often explores ideas about home and memory. She uses many different materials in her art. Her work can be seen in major art collections around the world.
Exhibitions and Special Artworks
In 2008, the Corcoran Gallery of Art showed two of Elena del Rivero's art installations. These were called Home Suite. An installation is a type of art that fills a space. It often uses many different objects.
In 2020, Elena del Rivero created a special art installation. It was called Elena del Rivero: Home Address. This artwork celebrated a very important event. It marked 100 years since the Nineteenth Amendment was passed. This amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States. Her artwork was shown in many different places.
Awards and Recognition
Elena del Rivero has received several important awards for her art.
- In 2015, she received an award from the Joan Mitchell Foundation. This foundation supports talented artists.
- In 2019, she was given a Guggenheim Fellowship. This is a special award for people who have shown great ability in their field.
- Also in 2020, she received an Anonymous Was A Woman Award. This award helps women artists who are over 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Elena del Rivero para niños
