MoMA Exhibition Highlights Women Artists in Postwar Abstract Art

The Museum of Modern Art in New York presented "Making Space: Women Artists and Postwar Abstraction" from April 15 to August 13, 2017. This exhibition focused on the significant contributions of female artists to abstract art during the postwar period, a time when their work was often overlooked. The show featured paintings, sculptures, and works on paper that explored various approaches to abstraction, including geometric, gestural, and minimalist styles. By highlighting these artists, MoMA aimed to expand the historical narrative of postwar art and recognize the diversity of creative voices that shaped the era. The exhibition was documented in the July-August 2017 issue of artpress magazine, which covered the show's themes and significance. "Making Space" provided a critical reassessment of art history, bringing attention to artists who worked outside the dominant narratives of their time. The exhibition's timing coincided with broader institutional efforts to address gender imbalances in museum collections and exhibitions. Through this focused presentation, MoMA contributed to ongoing conversations about representation and canon formation in modern art.