Koehnline Museum Showcases Women Sculptors from Modernist Era
The Koehnline Museum in Des Plaines, Illinois, presented an exhibition from December 14, 2006 to January 26, 2007, highlighting women sculptors who were marginalized during the Modernist era. The show featured Louise Bourgeois and Ruth Duckworth, both of whom began their careers before the Feminist movement of the 1970s brought greater recognition to female artists. The museum is located at 1600 Golf Road.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran from December 14, 2006 to January 26, 2007
- Venue: Koehnline Museum at 1600 Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL
- Focus on women sculptors excluded during Modernist era
- Featured artists: Louise Bourgeois and Ruth Duckworth
- Feminist movement of the 1970s credited for later recognition
Entities
Artists
- Louise Bourgeois
- Ruth Duckworth
Institutions
- Koehnline Museum
Locations
- Des Plaines
- Illinois
- United States