Her image of a Depression era migrant mother is one of the most iconic photos in American history and arguably Dorothea Lange’s most famous photograph. What’s lesser known is the story behind the image (more on that later) and all the ways in which Lange made her mark on America. …
JoEllen Kerwin is a painter and skilled miniaturist whose work serves both artistic and historicalpurposes. Each of her structures creates a sense of place for those who visit her tiny worlds. Read more about JoEllen’s fascinating creations in the HOME issue of our magazine.
Ruth Asawa, best known for her airy, intricate, woven-wire sculptures, is having a moment. The United States Post Office has released a series of commemorative stamps. Her works have sold for record prices at auction. There have been retrospective exhibitions, gallery representation, international acclaim, and even a Google doodle in …
Yayoi Kusama, sometimes called the Princess of Polka Dots, is the most successful living female artist in the world. At age 91, worldwide exhibitions of her brightly colored paintings and happily dotted sculptures regularly sell out. She works nearly every day at her studio, located two blocks away from the …
