Jenny Holzer American, b. 1950
Overview
Jenny Holzer is an influential American conceptual artist known for her provocative use of language in public spaces. Emerging in the late 1970s as part of the New York City art scene, Holzer gained recognition for her text-based works that merge art, politics, and social commentary. Her work explores themes of power, violence, feminism, war, and consumer culture, often using minimalist design to amplify the emotional and political weight of her words.
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