Sherrie Levine: Reclaiming Memory Through Appropriation Sherrie Levine (b. 1947) stands as a pivotal figure in contemporary art, recognized for her pioneering exploration of appropriation—a practice that fundamentally challenged notions of originality and authorship within the postmodern landscape. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Levine’s formative years were shaped by experiences rooted in the Midwest, notably spending her childhood and adolescence in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri. Early exposure to art fostered a lifelong fascination with visual culture, beginning with visits to the S…