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Born to Jewish radical parents in Chicago in 1939, Judy Cohen grew up to be Judy Chicago—one of the most daring and controversial artists of her generation. Her works, once disparaged and misunderstood by the critics, have become icons of the feminist movement, earning her a place among the most influential artists of her time. In __Becoming Judy Chicago__, Gail Levin gives us a biography of uncommon intimacy and depth, revealing the artist as a person and a woman of extraordinary energy and purpose. Drawing upon Chicago’s personal letters and diaries, her published and unpublished writings, and more than 250 interviews with her friends, family, admirers, and critics, Levin presents a richly detailed and moving chronicle of the artist’s unique journey from obscurity to fame, including the story of how she found her audience outside of the art establishment. Chicago revolutionized the way we view art made by and for women and fundamentally changed our understanding of women’s contributions to art and to society. Influential and bold, __The Dinner Party__ has become a cultural monument. __Becoming Judy Chicago__ tells the story of a great artist, a leader of the women’s movement, a t

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Author

Levin, Gail

Publisher

University of California Press

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9780520300064

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Art, Memoir, History