Susan Smith-Pinelo facts for kids

Susan Smith-Pinelo is an amazing African-American artist. She is well-known for creating art using videos and performances. She currently lives and works in Washington, DC.

Susan's Education Journey

Susan Smith-Pinelo studied art at two great universities. She earned her first art degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), from Oberlin College in 1991. Later, in 2000, she received her Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from Columbia University.

Exploring Susan's Art

Susan Smith-Pinelo's art often makes people think about how black identity and gender are shown, especially in rap music. She is very interested in questioning unfair or negative views of women that sometimes appear in this type of music.

One of her notable pieces, Sometimes, uses different art forms to explore these ideas. It helps people think about how black identity and femininity are seen in the world.

Awards and Special Honors

Susan Smith-Pinelo has received several awards for her artistic talent. One important honor she earned was the Joan Sovern Sculpture Award in 1999.

Where Susan's Art Has Been Shown

Susan Smith-Pinelo's artwork has been featured in many art shows around the world. Here are some of the places where her art has been displayed:

• Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France (2007)
• Zachęta National Gallery of Art, Warsaw, Poland (2006)
• Bronx Museum of the Arts, New York City, USA (2006)
• Museum Villa Stuck, Munich, Germany (2003)
• The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, USA (2002)
• Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburg, USA (2002)
• The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York City, USA (2001)

Art Collections Featuring Susan's Work

Susan Smith-Pinelo's art is part of important permanent collections. This means her work is kept and displayed for a long time in these places:

• Norton Family Foundation, Los Angeles, USA
• Altoids Curiously Strong Collection, which is part of the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, USA