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Suzanne Lacy
1945–

Introduction

Suzanne Lacy (born 1945) is an American artist, educator, writer, and professor at the USC Roski School of Art and Design. She has worked in a variety of media, including installation, video, performance, public art, photography, and art books, in which she focuses on "social themes and urban issues." She served in the education cabinet of Jerry Brown, then mayor of Oakland, California, and as arts commissioner for the city. She designed multiple educational programs beginning with her role as performance faculty at the Feminist Studio Workshop at the Woman's Building in Los Angeles.

Wikidata identifier

Q7650894

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, performance artist, photographer, video artist

ULAN identifier

500101539

Names

Suzanne Lacy

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