Musée Imaginaire: A Playful Journey into Art History by Elisabetta Zangrandi

An intriguing exhibition titled “Musée Imaginaire” recently debuted in Sag Harbor, Long Island, showcasing 15 portraits by the little-known, self-taught artist Elisabetta Zangrandi. Her works reimagine iconic self-portraits by women artists throughout history, spanning almost 1,000 years. The exhibition, curated by Alison M. Gingeras, transforms Keyes Art gallery into an alternative feminist museum, featuring historic figures such as Guda, Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Paula Modersohn-Becker, Frida Kahlo, and Alice Neel. Zangrandi’s playful reinterpretations place her alongside these renowned artists, challenging traditional art historical narratives and highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women to portraiture.

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