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Galerie Lelong Group Exhibition Explores Bodily Autonomy Through Feminine Forms

exhibition · 2026-07-11

Galerie Lelong in New York is currently featuring an exhibition titled "For it is our battle," which delves into how the female body is portrayed by a varied group of women artists across different generations. The show presents a mix of artworks that not only honor feminine shapes but also challenge societal expectations and promote political activism, all tied to the fight for bodily rights. A standout work is Nancy Spero's "This Womb..." from 1985, which is being shown less frequently and celebrates her activism as she marks her 100th birthday. Historical pieces by Yoko Ono, Martha Rosler, and Spero are displayed alongside modern works by artists like Petah Coyne and Kathy Grove.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'For it is our battle' at Galerie Lelong, New York
  • Focuses on bodily autonomy and feminine body depiction
  • Features multi-generational, international women artists
  • Nancy Spero's 'This Womb...' (1985) is a central, rarely exhibited work
  • Spero's work honors her advocacy on centenary of her birth
  • Includes historic works by Yoko Ono, Martha Rosler, Nancy Spero
  • Recent works by Petah Coyne, Kathy Grove, Tomashi Jackson, Lin Tianmiao, Nalini Malani, Erin M. Riley, Pinaree Sanpitak
  • Exhibition presents multifaceted perspective on womanhood

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Artists

Institutions

  • Galerie Lelong

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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