key term - Wangechi Mutu

Definition

Wangechi Mutu is a Kenyan-born contemporary artist known for her mixed media artworks that explore themes of gender, race, and identity. She often combines found images from magazines with drawing and painting techniques to create visually striking compositions.

Related terms

Feminism: A social movement advocating for equal rights between genders. Many of Mutu's works address feminist issues.

Identity: The qualities or characteristics that define an individual or group. Mutu's artworks often explore the complexities of personal and cultural identities.

Cultural Appropriation:

The adoption or use of elements from one culture by members of another culture. This concept is sometimes addressed in Mutu's work when examining power dynamics between cultures.