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Gelatin silver print USA, 1988; printed later in 1995 Lynn Hershman Leeson (b. 1941) – US-American media artist Signed (unclearly), numbered ‘4/8’, inscribed ‘c’ and dated ‘95’ in black felt-tip pen From the series ‘Phantom Limbs’ Edition of 8 Sheet dimensions: 50.2 x 60.5 cm Frame: 63 x 74 cm Good condition Provenance: Collection Teutloff, Germany The pictures of this series show the absorption of female identity into media and technologies Condition: The gelatin silver print is in a good condition, consistent with age and wear. There are faint handling marks, especially considering the lower left edge. The sheet measures 50.2 x 60.5 cm and the frame 63 x 74 cm. Lynn Hershman Leeson (b. 1941) Lynn Hershman Leeson was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and is considered one of the groundbreaking artists in the fields of photography, video, film, performance, installation and media art. Leeson started her artistic career in the 1960s, when she drew attention to her new and innovative works considering social issues such as the relationship between man and machine, the relation of the real to the virtual or the construction of identity. Her most famous series of works, ‘Roberta Breitmore’ (1973-1987) shows, for instance, a kind of clone of the artist and deals with topics like cyber-identity, artificial intelligence and reproduction. In her latest works Leeson relates to mass media products like smartphones and scientific developments in the field of genetics. Leeson has been repeatedly awarded with prizes. Exhibitions were held in renowned museums such as the Tate Modern in London. Her works are also part of important collections, including the MoMA in New York, the Walker Art Center and the Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum. The artist lives and works in San Francisco, California and New York. (cbo)    Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.