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Joan Jonas

Joan Jonas is an influential American artist known for her pioneering work in video, performance, and multimedia art since the 1960s. She creates immersive, thought-provoking pieces often exploring themes like identity, rituals, and storytelling. Combining live performance with video projections, installations, and drawings, her work blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction. Jonas’s innovative contributions have helped expand the possibilities of contemporary art, inspiring future generations and earning her recognition worldwide. Her art invites viewers to reflect on cultural narratives and personal experiences through a multidisciplinary, experimental lens.