Linda Stein Original Vintage 1977 Contemporary NY Feminist LGBTQIA+ Abstract Acrylic Painting on Paper

 Original, vintage 1977 American abstract painting on paper, by New York Feminist and LGTBQIA+ artist, Linda Stein, (b. 1943). The painting's medium is graphite and acrylic, on heavy paper. The painting is signed with the artist's initials verso in graphite, with the year "77, consistent with the timing of her "Profiles" series, which were non- objective or abstract works on paper abd canvas, that explored gender and identity. The painting measures approximately 15" x 18", and is currently unframed. The painting is in very good original condition, however, there are small pinholes in each of the four far corners of the painting; possibly done by the artist, in the creation process. Additionally, there is a small tear, approximately 1.30" in height, on the lower left paper edge. Please carefully review all of the detailed images as supplementary to this written condition report, for quality assurance. 

  Linda Stein is an American Feminist artist, activist, and writer based in new York. Her work is known for addressing social justice issues, particularly gender equality  anti- bullying, and human rights. 

 Linda Stein primarily works in abstract and figurative sculpture, often incorporating mixed- media like metal, leather, wood, and found objects. She has also created works on paper abd canvas. 

  Stein's art explores themes of protection, power, identity, and the "fluidity of gender". Her post 9/11 work was heavily influenced by the event, shifting her focus from pure abstraction, to more figurative armor- like forms, as a means of protection.

  Linda Stein is the founder of the non- profit organization "Have Art, Will Travel" (HAWT), which uses her artwork to promote "Upstander" behavior against bullying and injustice.

  Linda Stein has over twenty- five works in permanent museum collections, globally, Notabke institutions with her art include the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State University, Smith College in Nothampton, Massachusetts. Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, the Leslie- Lohman Museum of Art in New York, thevGeorgia museum of Art in Athens. Georgia, the Konstmuseet Skovde in Sweden, the Espoo Museum of Modern Art (EMMA) in Finland, the Museum Arnham in the Netherlands, and the Manchester Art Gallery and Victoria Gallery and Museum in the United Kingdom.

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