Ilona Granet
1948–

Introduction

Ilona Granet (born 1948) is a contemporary American artist. Granet is known for her works, which stem from her experience as a sign painter. As a feminist, she has collaborated with local communities and the New York City Department of Transportation for her most renowned works, which addressed women's safety in the streets. Her work is included in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. She also appeared in the 1984 Super 8 film Cave Girls, starring Kiki Smith and Ellen Cooper.

Wikidata identifier

Q63023070

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500127948

Names

Ilona Granet

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