About Judy Chicago
American · 1939–present
- Feminist Art
- Contemporary
Judy Chicago is an American artist known for her pioneering role in the Feminist Art movement.
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Most worksNational Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. · 6 works
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Where to see Judy Chicago
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6 works
National Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
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2 worksArt Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Judy Chicago?
Judy Chicago, born Judith Cohen, is an American artist who deliberately shed her given name in 1970. This act demonstrated her dedication to an independent artistic identity, free from traditional expectations, and shaped her artistic direction after experiencing a male-dominated art world. She co-founded the Feminist Art Program at California State University, Fresno, in 1970.What is Judy Chicago known for?
Judy Chicago is known for her contributions to Feminist art, particularly her large-scale, collaborative works that explore female identity and achievement. Her most celebrated work is "The Dinner Party" (1974-1979), an expansive triangular table with 39 place settings, each honouring a significant woman from history.What was Judy Chicago's art style?
Initially, Judy Chicago worked with abstract minimalist sculptures, but she later became known for large-scale, collaborative works. These projects, such as "The Dinner Party", often involved hand-painted ceramic plates and embroidered runners.
Sources
Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Judy Chicago's works across the following collections.
- [1] museum Art Institute of Chicago Used for: museum holdings.
- [2] book Susie Hodge, Artistic Circles Used for: biography.
- [3] book Hodge, Susie, 1960- author, The short story of women artists : a pocket guide to movements, works, breakthroughs, & themes Used for: biography.
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