An-My’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
29 Palms: Night Operations III
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960
M-246 Semi Automatic Weapon, Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal, Iraq
29 Palms: Security and Stabilization Operations, Graffiti I
Small Wars (Sniper #2)
Untitled (Ho Chi Minh City), from the series "Viêt Nam," edition 10/10
29 Palms: Mechanized Assault
Small Wars (Lesson)
Untitled (Ho Chi Minh City), from the series "Viêt Name"
Forward Look Out, USS Tortuga, Gulf of Thailand
Untitled (Ba Vi), from the series "Viêt Nam," edition 4/10
29 Palms: Security and Stabilization Operations, George Air Force Base
C-17, Pegasus Ice Runway, Antarctica
Small Wars (Fallen Tree)
This, My Brother
Charles White (American, 1918–1979)
Self-Portrait of My Sister
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909–1977)
In Memory of My Father
Sylvia Plimack Mangold American, born 1938
Meekness
Eustache Le Sueur (French, 1616–1655)
Brig on the Water
Gustave Le Gray French, 1820–1884
My Space and My Dimension No. 465
Funasaka Yoshisuke Japanese, born 1939
Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: The old story, my lambkins
Paul Gavarni French, 1804-1866