Ana Mendieta

Meet Ana Mendieta (1948–1985), a Cuban-American artist who spent her life exploring the deep connections between the human body, the earth, and the feeling of home. Using photography, film, and nature itself, Mendieta created art that is both deeply personal and incredibly powerful. She is most famous for her Silueta series, where she left traces of her own form in the landscape, blending her physical self with the natural world around her.

Mendieta was a true pioneer who changed the face of modern art. By mixing her own story of exile with ancient rituals, she created a poetic way to talk about identity, feminism, and where we belong. Her work reminds us that even when someone is gone, their spirit remains in the land and in our memories. Today, she is remembered as a visionary whose influence still inspires artists across the globe.

We invite you to discover Mendieta’s remarkable legacy in this major exhibition—the first deep dive into her work in the UK in over ten years. You’ll have the chance to see her most iconic pieces alongside newly restored films, early paintings, and late-career sculptures, many of which have never been seen in this country before.

Come and experience the work of a trailblazer whose unique vision continues to resonate with us all.