THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

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Niki de Saint Phalle (French, 1930-2002)

“Miss Black Power” 1968

Polyester resin, paint 500×230×75 cm

In order to release her repressed consciousness, she began to create artworks as a form of therapy. This aggressive yet melancholic style changed completely with the appearance of Nana in 1965. This series consisted of gigantic FRP figures of women and the work here is one of them.