| Full Name | Nina Chanel Abney |
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| Age | 42 |
| Birth Date | June 04, 1982 |
| Birth Place | Harvey, Illinois, United States |
| Education | Augustana College |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | American professional painter |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Mother Name | Karla |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Lucky Number | 1 |
| Lucky Color | Yellow |
| Lucky Stone | Agate |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Best Match For Marriage | Leo, Aquarius, Libra |
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| Official Website | ninachanel |
Early Life and Education
Nina Chanel Abney was born in Harvey, Illinois in 1982. Her parents were both involved in the arts and encouraged her to pursue her passion.
She studied biology at Augustana College but switched to studio art. She then earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Parsons School of Design in New York City.
Artistic Style and Influences
Abney's artwork is known for its bold, colorful, and graphic style. She often incorporates social and political themes, drawing inspiration from pop culture, street art, and the African American experience.
Her work explores themes of race, gender, and sexuality in a provocative and confrontational manner. Abney has been compared to artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kara Walker.
Notable Exhibitions and Achievements
Nina Chanel Abney's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the United States and internationally. Some of her most notable exhibitions include:
- "Nina Chanel Abney: Royal Flush" (2017) at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. This exhibition was Abney's first solo museum show and featured a decade of her work.
- "Nina Chanel Abney: Seized the Imagination" (2018) at the Jack Shainman Gallery, New York City. This exhibition showcased Abney's large-scale paintings and explored themes of power, race, and authority.
- "Punch" (2018) at the Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, Los Angeles. This group exhibition, curated by Abney, featured the work of 33 artists and focused on themes of race, gender, and politics.