Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Julie Mehretu is a contemporary artist known for her large-scale abstract paintings that combine elements of architecture, maps, and calligraphy. Her works explore themes of globalization, migration, and identity.