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

Born
July 20th, 1939
85 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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