Four renowned Indian women artists, Nalini Malani, Nilima Sheikh, Madhvi Parekh, and Arpita Singh, reflect on their shared journey breaking into India’s male-dominated art scene in the 1970s. This conversation highlights their inspirations, challenges, and the enduring relevance of their work, particularly in light of the upcoming exhibition, ‘The Imaginary Institution of India: Art in 1975-1998,’ at the Barbican Centre in London.
Sotheby’s brings an exhibition of Mexican female surrealists to Seoul, showcasing the powerful works of artists like Frida Kahlo, Remedios Varo, and Leonora Carrington. The exhibition highlights the unique artistic contributions of these women and the vibrant cultural environment of Mexico in the 20th century.
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.
