Kori Newkirk
1970–
Introduction
Kori Newkirk (born 1970) is an American visual artist who creates sculptures, installations, video and photography to address themes such as personal and cultural identity and the dynamics of the urban environment. He is known for installations that utilize synthetic hair, which create curtain-like forms that explore both the physicality of urban spaces and elements of African-American culture.
Wikidata identifier
Q21073949
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Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, installation artist, multimedia artist, painter, photographer, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500294154
Names
Kori Newkirk, Lori Newkirk
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed January 2, 2026.
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