Added to The Dinner Party late in its creation, the entry banners nonetheless provide a reverential
Added to The Dinner Party late in its creation, the entry banners nonetheless provide a reverential introduction to the rest of the installation. The six banners feature a poem by Judy Chicago, orienting viewers to the work’s feminist viewpoint and goal of equality. Each banner is woven using the renaissance Aubusson method, alluding to one field of female-dominated artistry that often went unattributed or under-appreciated. See Judy Chicago’s iconic feminist work and explore The Roots of The Dinner Party, through March 4.Posted by Isabella Kapur Photos: Installation view and Judy Chicago (American, born 1939). Entry Banners, 1974-1979. Cloth. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, 2002.10-EB. © artist or artist’s estate (Photo: Donald Woodman). -- source link
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