Judy Chicago

Judy Chicago was born in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, and currently lives and works in Belen, New Mexico. A key figure in feminist art since the 1970s, Chicago is best known for her landmark installation The Dinner Party (1974–79), which brought female histories and forms of craft into the centre of contemporary art discourse. Her practice spans installation, painting, drawing, and textile work, frequently exploring themes such as women’s rights, birth, creation, power structures, and the erasure of women from history. Her use of traditionally "feminine" materials—such as embroidery and ceramics—has been central to her critique of gendered hierarchies in art.

Chicago’s work is held in major institutions including the Brooklyn Museum, which houses The Dinner Party permanently, as well as MoMA, LACMA, and the Tate. She has received numerous accolades, including a 2018 Getty Medal and recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts. Her market has gained significant traction in recent years, especially amid renewed interest in feminist art history. Works by Chicago are increasingly represented at international art fairs and auctions, indicating a growing and liquid market presence.