About Julie Mehretu
Ethiopian-American · 1970–present · Contemporary, Abstract
Julie Mehretu creates large-scale abstract works layering architectural drawings and cartography, exploring themes of migration and urbanism.
Read full biography →Julie Mehretu's works are held in 8 museums worldwide, including National Gallery of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Museum of Modern Art.
🇺🇸 United States
8 museums
- 14 works
National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–18:00FreeArchives – Navy Memorial (Green & Yellow)Confirm on museum website before visiting. - 3 works
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States
Sun–Tue, Thu 10:00–17:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00; closed WedAdults $30, students $17 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents)86 St (4, 5, 6)Confirm on museum website before visiting. - 2 works
Museum of Modern Art
Midtown Manhattan, United States
Daily 10:30–17:30 (Sat until 19:00; first Fri of month until 20:00)Adults $30, students $17Fifth Av / 53 St (E, M)Confirm on museum website before visiting. - 2 works
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Bentonville, United States
- 1 works
Saint Louis Art Museum
St. Louis, United States
- 1 works
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond, United States
- 1 works
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston, United States
- 1 works
Carnegie Museum of Art
Pittsburgh, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Julie Mehretu?
Julie Mehretu is an Ethiopian-American artist who was born in Addis Ababa. She currently lives and works in New York City and Berlin. She studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and has received awards such as the MacArthur Award and the US Department of State Medal of Arts Award.What is Julie Mehretu known for?
Julie Mehretu is known for building up large-scale images that incorporate elements of architecture, such as columns and façades, with maps, charts, flags and building plans. This layering of acrylic paint, pen, pencil, and ink marks conveys the pace, energy, and emotion of modern urban environments.What was Julie Mehretu's art style?
Julie Mehretu's art style involves layering acrylic paint with pen, pencil, and ink marks to create large-scale images. Her work incorporates elements of architecture, maps, charts, flags, and building plans. Her art was strongly influenced by the abstract paintings of Jackson Pollock.
Sources
Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Julie Mehretu's works across the following collections.
- [1] book Susie Hodge, Artistic Circles Used for: biography.
- [2] book Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author, Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author - The Art Book_ New Edition, Mini Format Used for: biography.
- [3] book Hodge, Susie, 1960- author, The short story of women artists : a pocket guide to movements, works, breakthroughs, & themes Used for: biography.
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