#self-portraits

#self-portraits

Frida Kahlo's art exemplifies self-portraiture as an exploration of identity and resilience, challenging societal norms and traditional femininity. [ more ]

Medalla's defiance through whimsical self-portraits amid suffering brought joy and allowed him to express amidst pain. [ more ]

Incorporating self-portraits in art for interconnectivity with human/nature aspects.

Using digital tools like online photo editors and AI platforms to create meaningful backdrops. [ more ]

Carla Williams has released a monograph of self-portraits she made between 1984 and 1999, revealing a collection of photography kept hidden for nearly four decades.

Williams was inspired by the women featured in Playboy and Penthouse magazines and sought to place her own Black beauty within their ranks through her self-portraits.

The earliest photographs in the collection show a young artist experimenting with messy creativity and are marked by overexposure, stains, and smudges. [ more ]

Philip Akkerman's self-portraits solely focus on his own image, allowing him to explore various painterly techniques and styles throughout art history. [ more ]