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Latest revision as of 09:38, 21 December 2020

The Dinner Party (1979) is an installation artwork by Judy Chicago.

Abstract

This installation artwork aims to "end the ongoing cycle of omission in which women were written out of the historical record" by celebrating the accomplishments of 39 women, from Prehistory to Contemporary Times. The list includes: Judith, Hypatia of Alexandria, Marcella, and Theodora I.

The Heritage Floor, which rests underneath the table, features the names of 999 women, including Abigail, Mary Magdalene, and many others.

History and current location

New York, NY: Brooklyn Museum.

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