Contemporary Women Artists: Five Superstars

Art historian Nancy G. Heller presents a richly illustrated lecture on groundbreaking women artists who have earned major awards, MacArthur “genius” grants, and international recognition. She highlights Simone Leigh’s monumental sculptures of Black women, Julie Mehretu’s layered political abstractions, Wendy Red Star’s witty explorations of Indigenous identity, Cristina Iglesias’s immersive underwater installations, and Amy Sherald’s revitalized portraiture—all showcasing the global breadth and innovation of contemporary women artists. (World Art History Certificate elective, ½ credit)