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GHADA AMER

Egyptian artist Ghada Amer uses thread and watercolors to create subtly graphic paintings from a traditionally female craft. VIEW OUR NSFW GALLERY.

Published May 19 2010 10:55AM EDT

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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---15_wv5945 — Embroidery on paper 13 1/4 x 19 1/2 inches 33.7 x 49.5 centimeters CR# GA.19701
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---8_xdo6ba — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 50 x 60 inches 127 x 152.4 centimeters CR# GA.21005
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---5_oavmr5 — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 72 x 64 inches 182.9 x 162.6 centimeters CR# GA.21001
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---1_rbpkac — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 62 x 78 inches 157.5 x 198.1 centimeters CR# GA.20757
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---13_vgmbv0 — Embroidery on paper 11 x 14 3/4 inches 27.9 x 37.5 centimeters CR# GA.20768
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---11_tcnu8b — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 65 x 50 inches 165.1 x 127 centimeters CR# GA.21003
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---9_qackf5 — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 70 x 50 inches 177.8 x 127 centimeters CR# GA.21007
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---19_b8wqw6 — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 72 x 64 inches 182.9 x 162.6 centimeters CR# GA.21004
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---14_ea2saz — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 72 x 64 inches 182.9 x 162.6 centimeters CR# GA.21006
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---4_i48opw — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 72 x 79 inches 182.9 x 200.7 centimeters CR# GA.21002
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---16_jy5u5j — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 36 x 42 inches 91.4 x 106.7 centimeters CR# GA.19687
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---20_q3gpiv — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 66 x 77 inches 167.6 x 195.6 centimeters CR# GA.21070
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galleries/2010/05/19/ghada-amer/ghada-amer---color-misbehavior---17_fpiw4q — Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 66 x 77 inches 167.6 x 195.6 centimeters CR# GA.21071
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