Lyle Ashton Harris
1965–

Introduction

Lyle Ashton Harris (born February 6, 1965) is an American artist who has cultivated a diverse artistic practice ranging from photographic media, collage, installation art and performance art. Harris uses his works to comment on societal constructs of sexuality and race, while exploring his own identity as a queer, black man.

Wikidata identifier

Q3841000

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, collagist, installation artist, painter, performance artist, photographer, video artist

ULAN identifier

500329853

Names

Lyle Ashton Harris, Lyle Harris

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On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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