Anna Banana

Anna Banana, born Anne Lee Long on January 1, 1940, was a pioneering Canadian artist whose influence spanned various mediums, including mail art, performance art, and publishing. With a career that blossomed in the early 1970s, she became a vital figure in the mail art network, serving as a bridge between its formative years and the subsequent generation of artists.

As an innovative creator, Banana was instrumental in the development of the artistamp, a unique postage-stamp-sized medium that allowed artists to express their creativity in new and exciting ways. Her contributions to the art world extended beyond her own creations; she was also a dedicated publisher, launching Vile magazine and the