Judy Chicago, born Judith Sylvia Cohen, is a well-respected artist and activist. Her art has been displayed throughout the world, from the U.S. and Canada to Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Chicago’s work reflects feminist activism that transcends the art world. Perhaps her most well-known piece is “The Dinner Party,” an art instillation that consists of 39 table settings, along with 999 names of women who have made a mark on history, drawing attention to often-overlooked women figures. The piece, which was executed between 1974 and 1979, went to 16 exhibitions in six countries. It now resides at the Brooklyn Museum as the centerpiece of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art.

Chicago legally changed her last name in 1970 as a way of “divesting herself of all names imposed upon her through male social dominance.” Her career has covered five decades, leading to multiple publications and a worldwide following. 

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