About the Work
Marilyn Minter (b. 1948, Shreveport, LA) is an American artist renowned for her nuanced representations of women and her unwavering advocacy for women’s rights. Living and working in New York City, Minter’s practice spans photography, painting, and video, where she masterfully explores the intersection of beauty, desire, and the female body.
Throughout her career, Minter has been an outspoken advocate for reproductive freedoms, consistently challenging the historical objectification of women. Her work often highlights natural, corporeal qualities—such as body hair and stretch marks—that are typically excluded from mainstream depictions of women. By focusing on these authentic details, Minter reclaims the female form, presenting it as not only natural but profoundly beautiful.
Minter’s technical mastery is evident in her process, where she bridges the worlds of photography and painting. Beginning with photographic images, she uses them as the foundation for her larger compositions, meticulously replicating them in paint while making subtle adjustments that enhance the sensory experience. Her work is known for its incredible attention to detail, achieved through the layering of thousands of colors and the careful manipulation of focus.
This upcoming edition, Sweetheart, exemplifies Minter’s deep commitment to both her artistic practice and her advocacy. By dedicating 33% of the net proceeds to support Planned Parenthood, Minter not only champions the causes she holds dear but also reinforces her role as a leading voice in the fight for women’s rights. As Minter herself powerfully states:
"My generation fought tooth and nail for Roe. If you think for a second that we're going back, then f@!k you."
This bold declaration speaks to the artist’s unwavering resolve in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedoms, making Sweetheart both a testament to her artistic vision and a call to action in support of women’s rights.
Artist Biography
Marilyn Minter (b. 1948, Shreveport, LA) is an American artist known for her impactful works across photography, painting, and video. Based in New York City, Minter has exhibited extensively in major institutions worldwide, including solo exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum, MoCA Denver, and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. Her work has been featured in prestigious group exhibitions such as the Whitney Biennial and at institutions including MoMA, the Guggenheim Bilbao, and the Kunsthaus Zürich. Minter’s art is held in numerous public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Tate Modern. She is represented by leading galleries such as Salon 94 in New York, Regen Projects in Los Angeles, and Lehmann Maupin in Seoul. Among her many accolades, Minter has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Louis Comfort Tiffany Grant, and the Woman of Valor Award from Planned Parenthood.
Authentication & Resale
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Framing
Framed artwork is custom framed upon order. Please allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
Each frame is crafted from solid hardwood maple, manufactured in the USA, and is available in Black, White, or Natural finishes. A walnut hardwood option is also available.
MAT
Prints are mounted on conservation-quality, acid-free, and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. The mat’s surface is fade and bleed-resistant, and it is backed with conservation-grade foam-core. This piece features a 1.5" mat border.
GLAZING
We use museum-quality .060 mm plexiglass, which blocks 82-85% of UV rays to protect your artwork from fading, ensuring its longevity.
DIMENSIONS
The frame has a ¾” wide flat face and is 1 ⅛” deep. The artwork will be matted with a 1.5" border around it.
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