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Ladies of the Legion of Honor

5 dynamic women who shaped the Legion of Honor and its art collection.

By Isabella Holland, project manager and Big Alma superfan

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Drag Art History: The Tea on Art Deco Darling Tamara de Lempicka (ft. Lady Camden)

What do Madonna, Batman, and Burlesque have in common?

Video LGBTQ+ Women in art
Tamara de Lempicka: The Making of an Art Deco Icon

Delve into the life and art of iconic Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka.

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The Radical Art of Mary Cassatt

Learn about Mary Cassatt’s life and work in our short film.

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5 Things to Know about Art Deco Painter Tamara de Lempicka

Meet the Art Deco icon and Hollywood favorite.

By Magnolia Molcan, interim associate director of digital content

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5 Things to Know about Impressionist Mary Cassatt

The only American invited to join the French Impressionists and the most celebrated woman artist of her time.

By Antonia Smith, digital project manager

Article Women in art European paintings Works on paper
Art in Short: Lavinia Fontana, Renaissance Woman

Meet one of the greatest women artists of the Italian Renaissance.

By Magnolia Molcan, senior web managing editor

Article European paintings Women in art Legion of Honor 100
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco without Men

Join The Great Women Artists Podcast’s Katy Hessel as she highlights 12 artworks by women in our collections.

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How Artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong Created Her Own Vision of Peace

A Q+A with the San Francisco artist on being part of Lee Mingwei’s project.

By Magnolia Molcan, senior web managing editor, in conversation with artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong

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Q+A: Bay Area Artist Liz Hernández

The artist shares how she overcame doubts about an art career, what the Bay Area means to her, and why it’s important to stay true to who you are.

By Sarai Montes, digital media production intern, in conversation with artist Liz Hernández

Article Women in art Contemporary art New to collection
Q+A: Contemporary Indigenous Voices Photographer Kirti Bassendine

The photographer shares how the exhibition developed, why it’s important to let people tell their own stories, and more.

By Magnolia Molcan, senior web managing editor, in conversation with photographer Kirti Bassendine

Article Women in art Photography Indigenous voices
Q+A: Bay Area Artist Yulia Pinkusevich

The de Young Open artist shares her work’s Cold War inspiration, advice for aspiring artists, and more.

By Megan Bates, digital media producer, in conversation with artist Yulia Pinkusevich

Article Contemporary art Works on paper Women in art

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