Lee Lozano: A Radical Aesthetic of Refusal Lee Lozano (1930 – 1999) stands as a singular figure in American art history, recognized for her uncompromising commitment to conceptual art and her distinctive visual language characterized by raw expressionism and unsettling explorations of sexuality. Born Lenore Knaster in Newark, New Jersey, Lozano adopted the pseudonym “e” at fourteen, prioritizing simplicity and enigmatic presence—a stylistic choice that would permeate her entire artistic career. Her intellectual curiosity led her to pursue degrees in philosophy and natural sciences at the Uni…