Ghada Amer
Egyptian American artist (born 1963)
Ghada Amer (Arabic: غادة عامر; born 1963 in Cairo,
Egypt) is an Egyptian contemporary artist. Much of her work deals with issues of gender
and sexuality. Her most well-known work involves layered embroidered paintings of women's bodies, referencing pornographic imagery.
She lives and works in New York City.
Early life and education
Amer was born in Cairo, Egypt. She emigrated from Egypt to France at the age of 11 and was educated in Paris and Nice. Her mother was an agronomist who made business suits for herself. Amer's father, Mohamed Amer, was a diplomat and moved the family many times, not only to France but also to Libya, Morocco, and Algeria. Amer's art practice began as a fascination with romantic postcards and illustrations. Her favored theme remains idyllic images of women in love.
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