Date of Birth: April 20, 1953
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Carrie Mae Weems is an American artist celebrated for her work in photography, video, and installation. Born on April 20, 1953, in Portland, Oregon, Weems has become a prominent figure in contemporary art, known for exploring themes of race, gender, and class in American society. Weems’ career began in the late 1970s after she received her BFA from the California Institute of the Arts and an MFA from the University of California, San Diego. Her early work, including the “Family Pictures and Stories” series, reflects her commitment to documenting the African American experience. This project set the stage for her future explorations into social and political issues. Throughout her career, Weems has received numerous awards and honors, including a MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the “Genius Grant,” in 2013. Her work has been displayed in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
5 Interesting Facts about Carrie Mae Weems
1. Carrie Mae Weems was the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.
2. She was awarded the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.
3. Weems’ “Kitchen Table Series” (1990) is one of her most acclaimed works, exploring the complexities of women’s roles in society.
4. In addition to photography, Weems has ventured into filmmaking and performance art.
5. Weems’ work was featured in the 2014 retrospective “Carrie Mae Weems: Three Decades of Photography and Video” at the Guggenheim Museum.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Carrie Mae Weems
1. “I use my camera as a way of drawing attention to the things that concern me. I see my work as a form of intervention.”
2. “I want to make things that are beautiful, seductive, formally challenging and culturally meaningful.”
3. “We all have the ability to push the boundaries of our own reality.”
4. “Art is the one place we all turn to for solace.”
5. “I want to create work that challenges and disrupts the status quo.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Highest net worth achieved: Estimated at $5 million
Children
Carrie Mae Weems has one daughter, named Zora.
Relevant Links
1. [Carrie Mae Weems Official Website](http://carriemaeweems.net/
3. [Carrie Mae Weems’ Profile on Artsy](https://www.artsy.net/artist/carrie-mae-weems
4. [MacArthur Foundation Profile on Carrie Mae Weems](https://www.macfound.org/fellows/897/
5. [Carrie Mae Weems’ Work at MoMA](https://www.moma.org/artists/6324
