Edmonia Lewis Retrospective at New-York Historical Society
A review of the exhibition "Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone" at the New-York Historical Society examines the sculptor's legacy. Lewis, a Black and Indigenous woman, gained fame for her white marble works. The review argues that focusing solely on her race can obscure the nuanced and contradictory achievements of her art. The exhibition runs through September 7, 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone'
- Venue: New-York Historical Society
- Runs through September 7, 2026
- Lewis was a Black and Indigenous sculptor
- She worked primarily in white marble
- Review published in The New Yorker
- Reviewer argues race focus can obscure art's subtleties
- Exhibition is a retrospective
Entities
Artists
- Edmonia Lewis
Institutions
- New-York Historical Society
- The New Yorker
Locations
- New York City
- United States