Art Writer Morgan Everhart selected five of the best female-driven art exhibitions to see in New York City this May.
Around Town
Young, Gifted and Black: Largest Public Showing in NYC
Feb 26–May 2: “Young, Gifted and Black,” a NYC exhibition of 50 contemporary works of emerging artists that explore race, class, politics and human dignity.
DEC 21 EVENT: Shimmer Secrets at Humble Bloom’s Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice is a curated space celebrating the spirit of the season at The William Vale Plaza in NY from Dec. 18–22 with brands we love.
Artist Camille Hoffman on Women in the Arts and the Pursuit of Happiness
Visual artist Camille Hoffman shares insights on art-making and empowering others to shine.
Suzy Kellems Dominik Asserts the Role of the Woman Artist and Protagonist
One woman’s exploration of her calling as both woman and artist.
Meeting Inspiring East Village Artists at Painting Space 122
A look inside the work and lives of East Village artists at Painting Space 122.
Photo Essay “Life After Life in Prison” by Sara Bennett
“Life After Life in Prison” by Sara Bennett examines the lives of four women as they return to society after serving many years in prison.
This Female Director Explores a Taboo Subject: Breasts
In “The Breast Archives,” female director Meagan Murphy asks nine women to talk about the body part we all share, but rarely discuss.
SXRVXVE Art Showcase: Jan 23–27
January 23–27, 2018 at the Center at West Park: SXRVXVE showcases works from 22 national and international artists responding to social inequality.
The Women Behind New York’s Newest Park
New York’s next great green space was designed by a team of women.
Meet a Book Buyer at NYC’s Iconic Strand Bookstore
Which books are people asking for to negotiate these troubled times? Strand Bookstore’s Lila Zwonitzer shares.
Calling for Artists: “Ulysses + Women” Summer Program
A Women’s Thing is partnering with Montez Press and the Brooklyn Institute of Social Research for an art show reimagining James Joyce’s “Ulysses.”
Women-Run Startup Bulletin is Out to Reinvent Retail—And It’s Nasty
Bulletin founders Alana Branston and Ali Kriegsman curate the coolest items on the internet, while giving emerging brands a lean way into the retail space.
Artist and Sexual Abuse Survivor Nadia Ackerman Uses Creativity to Heal
Nadia Ackerman, artist and founder of Natchie, shares her story in a short film with HealthiNation to help other survivors of sexual abuse.