Judy Chicago

Feminist artist and educator, 'The Dinner Party'

Judy Chicago - Feminist artist and educator, 'The Dinner Party'
Born

July 20th, 1939
86 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential artist and educator, played a significant role in the feminist art movement. Established a degree program in feminist art at the California State University, Fresno. Created the installation artwork 'The Dinner Party', which features place settings for notable women in history. Explored themes of gender and identity through various media, including painting, sculpture, and installation.

'The Dinner Party' installation

Co-founded the feminist art program at California State University, Fresno

Published several books on art and feminism

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