Biography

Rebecca H. Quaytman (born 1961, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American contemporary painter whose work has profoundly influenced discussions about the nature of painting in the 21st century. She is best known for her innovative serialized "chapter" format, in which she creates bodies of work specifically for particular exhibitions and contexts.

Each chapter consists of paintings on beveled plywood panels that explore the relationship between painting, photography, and printed media. Her works incorporate silkscreening, optical effects, and architectural interventions, creating a complex dialogue between image-making and exhibition space.

Quaytman's practice is deeply informed by the history of modernist abstraction, conceptual art, and institutional critique. She employs a rigorous formal vocabulary that includes geometric patterns, photographic reproductions, and text, often referencing art historical precedents and the specific architectural features of exhibition venues.

Her work has been featured in major solo exhibitions at institutions including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and Neugerriemschneider Berlin. In 2015, she received the prestigious Wolfgang Hahn Prize from Museum Ludwig in Cologne.