Marilyn Minter is a New York–based artist whose work explores beauty, desire, glamour, and the complexity of seeing. Known for her bold, hyper-real paintings and videos, Minter often blurs the line between seduction and critique, inviting viewers to reconsider cultural attitudes toward the body, consumerism, and image-making. Her work has been exhibited widely in museums and galleries around the world, and she remains an influential voice in contemporary art.