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Art Historian Giorgio Vasari wrote in regard to 16th century female painter Plautilla Nelli, “she would have done marvelous things if, like men, she had been able to study and to devote herself to drawing and copying living and natural things.” In fact, female artists have executed marvelous things and masterpieces all along from Plautilla Nelli through contemporary artists, such as Vija Celmins. This exhibition surveys the endeavors and craft of 20th century female American artists, particularly those based in New York City.

The earliest work in the exhibition was executed by Lilla Cabot …