Austrian artist Maria Lassnig evoked the raw power of the body. In recent years, she is finally becoming recognized for her significant contributions.
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The Quiet Triumph of Mary Cassatt
Impressionist Mary Cassatt deepened our understanding of maternal connections. Learn more about how she opened up art to new realms of being.
The French Master Suzanne Valadon
Suzanne Valadon was a woman of many firsts, storming into the top echelons of French art and planting her flag as one of the most important painters of the early 20th century.
Sarah Goodridge and the Art of Miniature Portraits
This 19th-century master of portrait miniatures is not widely remembered today, but her well-observed work and the daring life she lived still have so much to teach us.
Lydia Nobles’ “As I Sit Waiting” Amplifies the Conversation Around Abortion Rights
With a focus on diversity and shared experiences, “As I Sit Waiting” by Lydia Nobles examines the complex issues surrounding abortion rights.
Antonia Wright’s Miami Solo Exhibition Lays Bare the Reproductive Rights Crisis
Artist Antonia Wright places her own body at the center of her art projects, fusing her womanhood—her humanity—in the work itself.
Master of Line and Color: Ellen Berkenblit Paints with an Eye for Drama
Ellen Berkenblit has spent more than 30 years breaking down conceptual walls with her paintings.
Combining Punk Rock With Professional: Tiané Goines and Kathryn Godoy at AAF’s “Young Talent Exhibition”
This year’s “Young Talent Exhibition” at the Affordable Art Fair underscores its role as an entry-point for artists and collectors alike.
Your Map to This Weekend’s Bushwick Open Studios 2022
This Weekend in NYC: Art writer Morgan Everhart selects the top artists and organizations to visit for Bushwick Open Studios 2022.
5 Little-Known Women in History You Should Know
Learn about five little-known women in history who made big contributions to our modern world, from Yosano Akiko to Rosalind Franklin.
Here’s Exactly What’s Wrong With the Phrase ‘Calm Down’
Women who argue with men are often told to “calm down” simply because they’re expressing themselves.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Drag Kings
The drag kings scene in New York, led by Lee Valone Velour and others, shows that gender is performance.
5 Exceptional Booths with Female Artists to See at The Armory Show 2022
This Weekend: Art writer Morgan Everhart selects five exceptional booths showing female artists during this September’s Armory Week in NYC.
Artist Natasha Wright’s Explores the Significance of the Female Body as an Icon
Natasha Wright is a New Zealand-born artist based in New York City. Natasha has exhibited in the United States and internationally. Her large-scale paintings fuse figuration and abstraction. Wright’s work explores the…