“Ellas” – A Historic Art Exhibit Celebrating Women Artists During Miami Art Week and International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
In anticipation of and during Miami Art Week, a historic art exhibition will shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked contributions of women artists to the world of visual art. In honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, this groundbreaking exhibit confronts the ultimate form of violence against women – invisibility – and seeks to make these women seen, heard, and celebrated.
Women and young girls rarely see themselves reflected in the walls and halls of museums worldwide. It is estimated that only 14.9% of the artwork in major U.S. museums is created by women (source: artnet). Beyond icons like Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Yayoi Kusama, where are the women artists? For far too long, their art has been marginalized, labeled as “feminine,” and often lost to history.
“Ellas” challenges this narrative. This exhibition celebrates a new generation of living women artists from Mexico and Spain who are defying historical silencing. Working in the United States, these women are changing the course of art history by refusing to accept anything less than gender parity. These trailblazers are no longer invisible – they are making their mark on the art world and beyond.
The exhibit features original works by leading contemporary artists:
Jimena Cardenas, Alejandra Cue, Monica Czukerberg, Angela Gómez Durán, Danié, Constanza Laguna, Gloria Loizaga, Marcia Lorente Howell, Irene Marzo, Magy Pérez Marrón, Isabella Méndez, Serrot, and Susana Villa.
The exhibition is proudly presented by the Consulate Generals of Mexico and Spain in Miami and curated by Surfergirl.
Exhibit Details:
- Where: Instituto Cultural de México, 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 5th Floor, Coral Gables, FL
Opening: November 20, 2024, 6-9 PM - Where: 1450 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL, Lobby
Opening: December 4, 2024, 6-9 PM
Join us in celebrating the power, vision, and creativity of these extraordinary women artists, and stand with us in the fight against the invisibility that has historically erased their contributions. The “Ellas” exhibit is a call for recognition, equality, and a new future where women are seen and heard.
