Join us for a captivating evening exploring the “Women at War” exhibition on Friday, October 18, 2024. Immerse yourself in the compelling narratives and evocative artworks that highlight the experiences of women during times of conflict.
5:30pm
Guided Tour with Curator Monika Fabijanska
Michigan Avenue Galleries, 1st Floor East
Explore the exhibition through the expert eyes of curator Monika Fabijanska. Discover the intricate stories and powerful visuals that bring to life the experiences of Ukrainian women in wartime, as Monika shares her vision and the story behind each piece.
6:30-8pm
Exclusive Interview: Monika Fabijanska with Critic Susan Snodgrass
Millennium Park Room, 5th Floor South
Engage in a thought-provoking conversation between the exhibition curator Monika Fabijanska and renowned Chicago-based art critic Susan Snodgrass. Delve deeper into the themes of the exhibition, discuss the impact of art in documenting history, the potential of feminist historiography, the realities of life under war in Ukraine, and gain unique insights into the creative process behind “Women at War.”
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with fellow art enthusiasts, gain a deeper understanding of the pivotal roles women have played in shaping history, and celebrate the power of art to convey profound stories.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of discovery, dialogue, and artistic excellence.
Monika Fabijanska is a New York-based independent art historian and curator. Prior to the touring exhibition Women at War (2022), she curated Betsy Damon. Passages: Rites and Rituals (La MaMa Galleria) listed among The New York Times best shows of 2021, ecofeminism(s) (Thomas Erben Gallery, 2020), and groundbreaking The Un-Heroic Act: Representations of Rape in Contemporary Women’s Art in the U.S. (John Jay College CUNY) listed among Hyperallergic’s best art shows of 2018. Fabijanska initiated the idea and provided curatorial consulting for The Museum of Modern Art’s retrospective exhibition of the sculptor Alina Szapocznikow (2012). She is currently working on a transnational museum exhibition, supported with a 2023 Curatorial Research Fellowship of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, co-writing a book about performance and ecofeminist artist Betsy Damon, and teaches Curatorial Practice at the New York University. monikafabijanska.com
Susan Snodgrass is a Chicago-based critic and editor who writes about contemporary art, material art practices, public art, spatial politics, and the built environment. She is a member of the Editorial Collective of ARTMargins Online, devoted to contemporary art in East-Central Europe and other global margins and for whom she is also Senior Editor for Special Projects. She is the author of the book Inside the Matrix: The Radical Designs of Ken Isaacs (Half Letter Press, 2019), and her articles have appeared in Artforum, Art in America, Textile: Cloth and Culture, among others. She is a 2018 recipient of a Creative Capital/Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant for her blog, In/Site: Reflections on the Art of Place, which explores art, architecture, and urbanism, and a finalist for the 2019 Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation Arts Journalist Award.
