50 Contemporary Women Artists: Groundbreaking Contemporary Art from 1960 to Now

50 Contemporary Women Artists: Groundbreaking Contemporary Art from 1960 to Now by Gosslee, John. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780764356537.

A showcase of the worlds most influential women artists and architects who have made significant contributions to contemporary art This one-of-a-kind compendium features a selection of women artists and architects who have made groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art. Profiling an international cross section of artists, 50 Contemporary Women Artists presents fresh perspectives on feminism and notions of cultural power. Using a variety of mediums, the artists in this book address themes of social, cultural, political, environmental, and psychological issues. Included are works by five MacArthur Foundation Fellows that activate an ongoing dialogue about contemporary practices. Readers receive a unique glimpse of seminal works such as Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party, as well as brand-new pieces inspired by the Women’s March on Washington in 2017. Complete with a foreword by Elizabeth Sackler, PhD, this compilation is ideal for educators, students, curators, collectors, and all those who support the arts.