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| One of Chicago's amazing pieces, The Dinner Party, featured in the Brooklyn Museum. |
Born Judy Cohen, and later Judy Gerowitz after getting married, Judy decided to change her last name to Chicago following her husband's tragic death to disconnect herself from being bound to a male name; Judy felt that she wanted a last name that was gender neutral. In 1970, Chicago taught at Fresno State College where she founded the first ever feminist art program in the United States. During that time, Judy not only attributed her artistic skills to society, but also attributed her expertise as a teacher to educate young women on the important skills to acquire to be a successful female artist.
Considered one of the "first-generation feminist artists," Judy Chicago is one of the most influential female artists of the twentieth century. Wether it's her amazing work with paintings, glass, or sculptures, Chicago finds a way to convey her powerful messages regarding feminism to society. One of her most popular pieces, "The Dinner Party," is a huge triangular table with 39 place settings. Each place setting honors a historical female figure through out history. With the assistance of over 400 people, and five years to complete, it's easy to see how this masterpiece is "widely regarded as the first epic feminist artwork." Through "The Dinner Party," and many other great works of art, Chicago is able to illustrate to women around the world the power and the importance of feminism.
--Peter Shafeek
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