Marilyn Minter (b. 1948 USA) is an American contemporary artist renowned for her provocative and sensual paintings, photographs, and videos that explore themes of beauty, desire, and the body. Minter’s work is characterized by its hyper-realistic style, often blurring the lines between glamour and grit, seduction and repulsion. Her large-scale, meticulously detailed images often focus on the textures and surfaces of the body, cosmetics, and luxury, reflecting society's obsession with perfection and the artifice of beauty. Minter’s photographs and paintings, which frequently feature close-up views of lips, eyes, and skin, challenge conventional notions of femininity and the portrayal of women in media and advertising. Her work has been exhibited widely in major museums and galleries around the world, and she is celebrated for her ability to simultaneously critique and embrace the aesthetics of consumer culture. Minter's art continues to provoke thought and discussion about the complex relationship between beauty, desire, and power in contemporary society.  (Artist website) Read Less