Barbara Hammer

Born

May 15, 1939

Died

March 16, 2019 · age 79

From

Hollywood, California, USA

Barbara Hammer was born on May 15, 1939 in Hollywood, California. She was a visual artist working primarily in film and video. She made over 80 moving image works in a career that spanned 40 years. She is considered a pioneer of queer cinema.