Women Who Founded New York Greatest Art Museums

Marcia Tucker founded New York's New Museum as an exhibition space, rather than a collecting institution to bring the artists of the day to audiences. (“Judy Chicago: Herstory,” 2023; exhibition view, New Museum, New York.)

A close-up of a woman with curly gray hair smiling warmly, alongside an exhibition room with a quilt reading, "What If Women Ruled the World?" The left image feels personal and informal, while the right offers a vibrant gallery space with textiles and artwork celebrating feminist themes.

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Women Who Founded New York Greatest Art Museums
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