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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: Gail Levin is a biographer, art historian, and curator of landmark exhibitions.
- 496 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Artists, Architects, Photographers
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Book Synopsis
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 Drawing upon Chicago's personal letters and diaries, her published and unpublished writings, and more than 250 interviews with her friends, family, admirers, and critics, Levin presents a richly detailed and moving chronicle of the artist's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 tireless crusader for equal rights, and a complicated, vital woman who dared to express her own sexuality in her art and demand recognition from a male-dominated culture.From the Back Cover
"The factual, insightful, but also miraculous story of a woman who is not only an individual but an energy field; an artist who is not only a creator but an organizer of communal creation. Without downplaying the pain and censure that come with enlarging history by refusing to fit into it, Levin shows us the joy and permanence of Chicago's inclusive art that opens eyes, minds, and hearts."--Gloria Steinem "A vivid and compelling biography of Judy Chicago, as well as a colorful narrative of the artist's struggles to create a feminist art and to transform the lives of women artists in an art world hostile to their endeavors. A superb critical study of Judy Chicago's art."--Arthur C. Danto, art critic, The Nation "Gracefully written and prodigiously researched, this is a fascinating and important contribution."--Joyce Antler, author of The Journey Home: How Jewish Women Shaped Modern America "A fascinating confluence of biography and cultural history inspired by personal aspiration, radical politics, avant-garde art, and the women's movement. Rich in new research and insights, Levin's work is a valued and much overdue addition to the literature on Judy Chicago."--Susan Fisher Sterling, Director, National Museum of Women in the Arts "A landmark work, painstakingly detailed, psychologically sophisticated, that constitutes a fair-minded--and therefore explosive--guide to the art world, including the relationships among wealth, patronage, and artistic success and viability."--Phyllis Chesler, author of Women and MadnessReview Quotes
"The sections of the book covering Chicago's artistic feminist awakening. . .are the best kind of biography--both juicy and educational, full of social and historical context, but also just a dash of gossip (open marriages, feuds with other artists, affairs)."-- "Hyperallergic"
About the Author
Gail Levin is a biographer, art historian, and curator of landmark exhibitions. She is Distinguished Professor of Art History, American Studies, and Women's Studies at the City University of New York. She is the author of many books, including Edward Hopper: A Catalogue Raisonné, Edward Hopper: An Intimate Biography, Lee Krasner: A Biography, and Theresa Bernstein: A Century in Art.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 496
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Artists, Architects, Photographers
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Gail Levin
Language: English
Street Date: October 16, 2018
TCIN: 92122065
UPC: 9780520300064
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-8043
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.8 pounds
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