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Andres Serrano is an American photographer and artist known for his controversial and provocative work. He was born on August 15, 1950, in New York City. Serrano's art often pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms, incorporating religious symbolism and bodily fluids into his photographs.

Early Life:

Serrano was raised in a strict Roman Catholic family and has a background that is half Honduran and half Afro-Cuban [1].

He studied at the Brooklyn Museum Art School from 1967 to 1969, although he is considered to be a self-taught photographer [1].

Artistic Career:

Serrano's work gained attention in 1987 with his photograph titled Piss Christ, which depicted a plastic crucifix submerged in a container of what was said to be the artist's own urine [1].

He has also created artwork for the heavy metal band Metallica's albums Load and Reload [1].

Serrano's exhibitions have often sparked controversy and received angry reactions from some viewers. His works have been vandalized and protested against by various groups [1].

His photographs often explore taboo subjects and incorporate bodily fluids such as blood, semen, and breast milk. Some of his works involve objects submerged in bodily fluids [1].

Serrano's art has been exhibited in various locations worldwide, including the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City and the Barbican Arts Centre in London [1].

Critical Reception:

Critical reception of Serrano's work has been mixed. Some critics have praised his ability to provoke emotional responses and challenge societal norms, while others have found his work to be lurid and lacking depth [1].

Serrano's photographs have been the subject of debates on artistic freedom and censorship, particularly during the "culture wars" of the 1990s in the United States [1].