There are some artists who names are common knowledge. Why list them here? They're a starting point. It's easier to help people learn something new if you start with something they already know. That's how the mind works - it connects the new to the old in order to grow.

Another reason to make a famous artist list is simply to call their names. Just because an artist has their "15 minutes of fame" doesn't mean that they should be sent to rot in pop culture hell. In fact, being famous in some art circles doesn't mean you're well known at all.

Anyway, there will be many of these lists at MultiPurpose-Woman. I'll make small lists to not overwhelm myself or you. So when you see names on a famous artist list Google them. You'll see some famous feminist art and some not so famous feminist art. Either way your life will be enriched.

Famous Artists List #1;

... Some artists whose work Gwen enjoys ...
Emma Amos

Xenobia Bailey

Elizabeth Catlett - Read about Elizabeth Catlett at Wikipedia

Judy Chicago - Help improve Judy Chicago's wikipedia page

Renee Cox - Visit Renee Cox dot com

Diane Edison

Barbara Chase Riboud

Faith Ringgold - Check out Faith Ringgold's blog

Alison Saar - See new work by Alison Saar

Lorna Simpson - Experience a Lorna Simpson video work

Renee Stout Get inspired by Renee Stout's artist statement

Carrie Mae Weems Find out why Carrie Mae Weems received the Women In Photography International Distinguished Photographer's Award.

Alma W. Thomas All hail Ms. Alma! - In 1934 Alma Woodsey Thomas became the first African American ever to receive a bachelor's degree in the fine arts. She later earned a master's degree in art from Columbia University (another first). In 1971 she became the first black woman to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum of American Art. She died at age 86 on February 24, 1978. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Thomas

Use your new found knowledge

Now what? Look them up, one artist, five or more artists, whatever you have time for. Then come back and tell us what you think about their work. Tell you what you learned, what you liked and disliked about how they've been represented.

More to do
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