All-Female Exhibition 'If Only Bella Abzug Were Here' at Marc Straus Gallery Through July 29
The Marc Straus gallery in New York City showcases an exhibition titled 'If Only Bella Abzug Were Here,' featuring an entirely female roster of artists. This event pays tribute to the legacy of Bella Abzug, a congresswoman and activist who established the Women's Environmental and Development Organization (WEDO) and was famous for her distinctive large hats. Curated by Tim Hawkinson and Ken Tan, the exhibition displays artworks from various artists, including Holly Coulis, Nicole Eisenman, and Shirin Neshat, among others. Located at 299 Grand Street, between Eldridge and Allen streets, the exhibition will be open until July 29, coinciding with a significant week in U.S. politics, marking a woman’s historic presidential nomination. One highlight is Holly Coulis’s 2015 oil painting 'Pitchers and Tissues' (29 x 33 inches).
Key facts
- Exhibition title: 'If Only Bella Abzug Were Here'
- Location: Marc Straus gallery, 299 Grand Street, New York City
- Dates: On view through July 29
- Curators: Tim Hawkinson and Ken Tan
- Honoree: Bella Abzug, congresswoman and activist, founder of WEDO
- Artists: All-female lineup including Holly Coulis, Nicole Eisenman, Shirin Neshat, and 20 others
- Featured work: Holly Coulis's 'Pitchers and Tissues' (2015, oil on linen)
- Context: Coincides with historic U.S. political milestone of a woman securing major party presidential nomination
Entities
Artists
- Holly Coulis
- Nicole Eisenman
- Anj Smith
- Joan Levinson
- Tomona Matsukawa
- Eleanor Ray
- Ann Craven
- Rachel Selekman
- Bettina Blohm
- Lily Kelly Napangardi
- Anna Leonhardt
- Genieve Figgis
- Emma Rivers
- Tarra Bandet
- Rachel Garrard
- Sarah Crowner
- Shara Hughes
- Nicole Cherubini
- Shirin Neshat
- Emily Wardill
- Kirsi Mikkola
- Liliane Tomasko
- Tim Hawkinson
- Ken Tan
- Bella Abzug
Institutions
- Marc Straus gallery
- Women's Environmental and Development Organization (WEDO)
- ARTCRITICAL
- Marc Straus
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- 299 Grand Street
- Eldridge Street
- Allen Street
- New York