Glenn Ligon

Glenn Ligon is an American conceptual artist born in 1960 in the Bronx, New York. Ligon's work explores race, language, desire, sexuality, and identity through various media including painting, neon, and video. He is best known for his text-based paintings, drawing on literary sources, and his appropriations of works from American history and culture. Ligon's art critically examines the social constructs of race and the history of slavery in the United States, often incorporating striking statements that confront viewers with the realities of American life. His work has been exhibited widely in the United States and internationally, contributing significantly to discussions on contemporary art and social issues.