Judy Chicago: A Reckoning at ICA Miami
On December 4, 2018, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Miami unveiled 'Judy Chicago: A Reckoning,' featuring seven distinct works spanning from the 1960s to the 1990s. The exhibition, which occupies a full floor, includes both well-known and lesser-known pieces, such as 'Sunset Squares' (1965), recreated specifically for this event, and car hoods adorned with stylized representations of female reproductive organs. The 79-year-old feminist artist led a press tour, highlighting 'Heaven is for White Men Only' (1973), a commentary on gender and race. Additionally, three large canvases, previously exhibited in 1984, explore the effects of male dominance on the environment. A site-specific sculpture is set to debut in February 2019. Max Mara is sponsoring the exhibition and will release a limited-edition T-shirt on January 16.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Judy Chicago: A Reckoning' opened December 4, 2018 at ICA Miami.
- Judy Chicago, 79, led a press tour through the show.
- Works span from the 1960s to the 1990s.
- 'Sunset Squares' (1965) was destroyed and recreated for this exhibition.
- Four car hoods from 1965 are displayed.
- Chicago was the only woman in a class of 255 men at Los Angeles art school.
- 'Heaven is for White Men Only' (1973) addresses gender and race intersections.
- Three large canvases shown together for first time since 1984 critique male domination.
- Embroidered works involve dozens of women and focus on childbirth.
- A site-specific sculpture will be added in February 2019.
- Max Mara sponsors the exhibition and commissioned a limited-edition T-shirt.
- T-shirt launches January 16 in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.
- Maria Giulia Maramotti commented on supporting the show.
Entities
Artists
- Judy Chicago
Institutions
- Institute of Contemporary Art Miami
- Max Mara
Locations
- Miami
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Reggio Emilia