The document discusses notable collage artists such as Kurt Schwitters, Romare Bearden, Paul Horiuchi, Wangechi Mutu, and Njideka Akunyili Crosby, highlighting their contributions and thematic explorations in the medium of collage. Schwitters emphasized found objects and dynamic compositions, while Bearden addressed urban life and African American identity. Others, like Horiuchi and Mutu, incorporated cultural influences and personal narratives into their works, showcasing the versatility and depth of collage as an art form.

1. Notable Collage Artists
and Works

2. Kurt Schwitters
German artist Kurt Schwitters made collage
the central element of his works in the
1930s.
His pieces exemplify the medium’s
importance in modern European art before
World War II, showcasing how found objects
could form dynamic, layered compositions.

3. By Kurt Schwitters - Kurt Schwitters, Centre Georges Pompidou,
1994, Public Domain,
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4. Romare Bearden
An African American artist, Bearden
used collage to address urban life
and the Black experience in America.
His works blend personal stories,
African American culture, and
historical themes, often exploring
issues of identity, community, and
resilience.
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5. Bearden, Romare. Patchwork Quilt. 1970. Cut-and-pasted cloth and paper with
synthetic polymer paint on composition board. Museum of Modern Art.
Bearden, Romare. The Calabash.
1970. Collage. Library of Congress.

6. Paul Horiuchi
A Japanese American artist, Horiuchi
transitioned from painting to working almost
exclusively in collage.
His works reflect the influence of Japanese
aesthetics and Cubist ideas.
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7. Horiuchi, Paul. Forms of Poetry (Screen). 1985. Casein collage.

8. Wangechi Mutu
A Kenyan artist, Mutu’s collages explore
themes of femininity, identity, and cultural
hybridity.
Her works often combine cutouts,
photographs, and surreal imagery to critique
beauty standards and societal norms.

9. Wangechi Mutu. Yo
Mama. 2003. Ink,
mica flakes, acrylic,
pressure-sensitive
film, cut-and-pasted
printed paper, and
painted paper on
paper, overall: 59
1/8 x 85" (150.2 x
215.9 cm).

10. Njideka Akunyili Crosby
Crosby combines acrylic,
charcoal, and collaged transfers
to explore personal and cultural
identity, blending elements of
Nigerian heritage and American
experiences.
Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Hammer Museum

11. Njideka Akunyili Crosby. And We
Begin to Let Go. 2013