Background
Pindell, Howardena Doreen was born on April 14, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Howard Douglas and Mildred Edith (Lewis) Pindell.
Pindell, Howardena Doreen was born on April 14, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Howard Douglas and Mildred Edith (Lewis) Pindell.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Boston University, 1965. Master of Fine Arts, Yale University, 1967. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Massachusetts College Art, 1997.
Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), New School/Parsons School Design, 1999.
Curatorial assistant, Museum Modern Art, New York City, 1969-1971; assistant curator, Museum Modern Art, 1971-1977; associate curator department prints and illustrated books, Museum Modern Art, 1977-1979; associate professor art, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1979-1984; professor art, State University of New York, Stony Brook, since 1984.
Member Arts Council African Studies Association, College Art Association (Best Exhibition/Performance award 1990), International Association Art Critics, International House of Japan (academic).