Julia Scher

1954–

Introduction

Julia Scher (born 1954, Hollywood) is an American artist who works primarily with themes of surveillance. She uses a variety of mediums and is most known for her installation art and performance art works. Her work addresses issues of control and seduction.

Wikidata identifier

Q1711906

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Introduction

Scher's work deals with surveillance and the viewer's response, often placing cameras throughout a space, recording the moves of the public.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, miscellaneou, multimedia artist, photographer, sculptor, video artist

ULAN identifier

500118682

Names

Julia Scher

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