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Ana Mendieta

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Performance Artist

The Resume

    (November 18, 1948-September 8, 1985)
    Born in Havana, Cuba
    Died in New York City, New York
    Death by defenestration at 36

Why she might be annoying:

    She was a feminist.
    She used animal blood to represent violence against women.
    Her husband, sculptor Carl Andre, was 13 years older.
    She is best known for her death. She fell from a 34th floor apartment window.
    Carl Andre was acquitted of her murder, labeling the fall a suicide.

Why she might not be annoying:

    When her family fled Cuba for the U.S., she was placed in foster care.
    She was an elementary school teacher.
    Carl Andre allegedly cheated on her during their 8 month marriage.
    Her works were praised for exploring gender and ethnic biases.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 38 Votes: 31.58% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 55 Votes: 65.45% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 87 Votes: 45.98% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 70 Votes: 47.14% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 95 Votes: 58.95% Annoying