Eunice Golden

1927–2025

Introduction

Eunice Golden (née Wiener; February 18, 1927 – April 3, 2025) was an American feminist painter from New York City, known for exploring sexuality using the male nude. Her work has been shown at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Brooklyn Museum, Bronx Museum of the Arts, Westbeth Gallery, and SOHO20 Gallery. She died on April 3, 2025, at the age of 98.

Wikidata identifier

Q23683388

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Introduction

Known initially for her paintings of male nude figures, particularly imagery of penises in the 1960s and 1970s. She also worked with photography and motion pictures.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter, performance artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500331126

Names

Eunice Golden, Eunice Wiener

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