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78 | GRAVITAS MAGAZINE GravitasMag.com THE ARTS EXHIBIT Marks Made: Prints by American Women Artists from the 1960s to the Present roughout history, women have played a pivotal role in defining our culture. From the 1960s feminism movement to the first women scoring leading roles in entertainment, business, politics and art, women are solidifying their role as leaders and policymakers. Opening October 17 through January 24, 2016, the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg is presenting an exhibit that celebrates and explores the legacy of female artists in contemporary American printmaking. e exhibit, titled "Marks Made: Prints by American Women Artists from the 1960s to the Present" will range in themes from abstract to activism to realism – all stunning artwork created by the artists and the obstacles they faced. e printmaking process, a highly collaborative effort between artist and printer, is also a very physical process, requiring strength, stamina and technical prowess. Lead by innovative print artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and Anni Albers, these women left an influential footprint in the art world, while several others founded some of the most important print studios in the United States. One of the highlights of the exhibition are four selections from the complete portfolio of the Guerilla Girls, an organization that started protesting the treatment of women by the established art world in the mid-1980s and remain active today. e name Guerilla Girls is derived from the members, who choose pseudonyms based on late influential female artists and wear gorilla masks in protests and appearances to maintain anonymity. One of the founders of the organization, Käthe Kollwitz, will kick off the event on opening weekend. Kollwitz, notably one of Germany's most significant 20th century artists, is renowned for her drawings and prints of women, the poor and the marginalized. e Museum of Fine Arts has accumulated over 80 exceptional works, the largest grouping to date from generous donations from collectors such as Martha and Jim Sweeney of St. Petersburg. Two limited edition prints by artists Elisabeth Condon and Jane Hammound have been produced in collaboration with the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg and Bleu Acier Editions of Tampa to celebrate the exhibition and MFA's 50th anniversary. FROM TOP LEFT: Yvonne Jacquette, American, born 1934. A Glimpse of Lower Manhattan (Night), 1986. Color lithograph on paper. Published by Shark's Ink. Gift of Martha and Jim Sweeny. Elizabeth Murray American, 1940-2007. Kid, 2003. Monotype on paper. Museum Purchase with funds donated by Martha and Jim Sweeny, © 2015 The Murray- Holman Family Trust/ Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. T

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