Exhibitions Celebrate Contributions of Female Artists

Lynne Drexler, a once-obscure artist who passed away in 1999, is now celebrated in a powerful exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum, showcasing her vibrant abstract works from the 1950s and 60s. Known for her unique style that blends fields of color, Drexler's significant contributions to the Abstract Expressionism movement were overshadowed in her time by a male-dominated art scene. Meanwhile, Millie Wilson's retrospective at the Krannert Art Museum highlights her underrecognized work and her pivotal role in exploring queer identity in art over the decades. The exhibition features a diverse array of historical and contemporary representations of femininity and queerness. Additionally, The Museum of Somerset is celebrating Rachel Reckitt, a pioneering female blacksmith, showcasing her extensive body of work, while the Maude Kerns Art Center hosts a vibrant Day of the Dead celebration, featuring altars and artwork celebrating life and remembrance. These exhibitions reflect a growing recognition of women's contributions to the art world and the importance of cultural celebrations.