Glenn Ligon
Glenn Ligon (United States, 1960) is a conceptual artist whose work delves into race, language, and identity. Renowned for his text-based paintings, he draws from literary sources like James Baldwin and Zora Neale Hurston. Ligon's art critically examines American history and culture, challenging perceptions and narratives.
What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.
