Five Key American Female Artists of the 20th Century
The groundbreaking contributions of American women artists in the 20th century are being recognized for their significant impact on feminist art. Notables include Miriam Schapiro, born in 1923 in Ontario, who pioneered 'femmages' and co-founded Womanhouse, a vital project with Judy Chicago, famed for her work 'The Dinner Party' celebrating 1,038 women. Carrie Mae Weems, born in 1953 in Oregon, is noted for her influential 'Kitchen Table Series.' Ana Mendieta created the evocative 'Silueta Series' from 1973 to 1980, while Cindy Sherman, from New Jersey, challenged gender norms in 'Untitled Film Stills.' Influential texts from Linda Nochlin and Rebecca Walker helped frame this cultural shift.
Key facts
- Miriam Schapiro created 'femmages' using lace, fabric, and embroidery.
- Judy Chicago's 'The Dinner Party' was created from 1974 to 1979 with over 400 volunteers.
- Ana Mendieta's 'Silueta Series' was made between 1973 and 1980 in Iowa and Mexico.
- Cindy Sherman's 'Untitled Film Stills' consists of 69 black-and-white photos from 1977 to 1980.
- Carrie Mae Weems' 'Kitchen Table Series' includes 20 photos and 14 text panels from 1990.
- Linda Nochlin's 1971 essay 'Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?' launched feminist art history.
- The first Feminist Art Program was established at the California Institute of the Arts.
- Rebecca Walker coined the phrase 'third wave feminism' in 1992.
Entities
Artists
- Miriam Schapiro
- Judy Chicago
- Carrie Mae Weems
- Ana Mendieta
- Cindy Sherman
- Frida Kahlo
- Mary Cassatt
- Kresilas
- Rebecca Walker
- Linda Nochlin
- Simone de Beauvoir
- Susan Best
Institutions
- California Institute of the Arts
- Brooklyn Museum
- National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington
- Stephen Daiter Gallery Chicago
- Jack Shainman Gallery
- Artland Magazine
- Research Gate
- Womanhouse2022
- SCMA
- Thames and Hudson
Locations
- United States
- Ontario
- Canada
- California
- Hollywood
- Iowa
- Mexico
- New York
- New Jersey
- Oregon