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April 30, 2017

This Art Exhibition Is Raising Money for Women to Run for Office

By Hyunjee Lee

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Photo: Anyes Galleani/The Untitled Space Gallery

The art exhibition “She Inspires,” opening May 2 at the Untitled Space in New York, showcases artwork inspired by women who left their mark on history. The massive collection includes portraits of historical figures like Egyptian queen Nefertiti, Nina Simone, and Queen Elizabeth II, and contemporary icons including Michelle Obama and Alicia Keys. Ten percent of the show’s proceeds will go to She Should Run, an organization that encourages women to run for office.

“Historically speaking, women’s history has often been marginalized or sectioned off into its own category of ‘women’s studies,’ as if it is not a ‘real’ part of the history of the world,” curator Indira Cesarine told the Cut. “I wanted ‘She Inspires’ to include art that has a strong visual impact and also that could pique the curiosity of the viewer to learn more about the subjects of the works.” Cesarine created one piece for the show herself, titled My Name is Victoria Woodhull for Victoria Woodhull, a leader of the women’s suffrage movement who became the first American woman to run for president in 1872.

Nineteen paintings from the show appear in the slideshow ahead, each image noted with the women who inspired the piece. Artist Rebecca Leveille explained choosing Michelle Obama for her portrait State of Grace: “What she represents in all her actions, in her very identity, the best things about what a powerful woman is and what they can do with the grace of their spirit — she inspires,” she said. Click ahead to preview the exhibit.

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Tears for Marilyn by Anyes Galleani. Inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Photo: Anyes Galleani/The Untitled Space Gallery
Phenomenal Women by Lauren Rinaldi. Inspired by Michelle Obama and Maya Angelou. Photo: Lauren Rinaldi/The Untitled Space Gallery
Nefertiti by Jamie Martinez Inspired by Nefertiti. Photo: Jamie Martinez/The Untitled Space Gallery
Catherine, Susan, Lotte, Luretia, Alice, Carrie, Kate, Josephine by Leslie Sheryll. Inspired by women's suffrage activists. Photo: Leslie Shery... Catherine, Susan, Lotte, Luretia, Alice, Carrie, Kate, Josephine by Leslie Sheryll. Inspired by women's suffrage activists. Photo: Leslie Sheryll/The Untitled Space Gallery
Hope & Praise by Annika Connor. Inspired by Barbara Morgan. Photo: Annika Connor/The Untitled Space Gallery
Returned Soul by Daryl Daniels. Inspired by Alicia Keys. Photo: Daryl Daniels/The Untitled Space Gallery
Charlotte Cooper by Agent X. Inspired by Charlotte Cooper. Photo: Agent X/The Untitled Space Gallery
Colette by Danielle Siegelbaum. Inspired by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. Photo: Danielle Siegelbaum/The Untitled Space Gallery
State of Grace by Rebecca Leveille. Inspired by Michelle Obama. Photo: Rebecca Leveille/The Untitled Space Gallery
Didion's Daytona Yellow by Kelsey Bennett. Inspired by Joan Didion. Photo: Kelsey Bennett/The Untitled Space Gallery
Queen by Alexis Duque. Inspired by Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Alexis Duque/The Untitled Space Gallery
Push by Laura Murray. Inspired by women who have suffered complications due to childbirth. Photo: Laura Murray/The Untitled Space Gallery
My Name is Victoria Woodhull by Indira Cesarine. Inspired by Victoria Woodhull. Photo: Indira Cesarine/The Untitled Space Gallery
Levels by J'Nell Jordan. Inspired by Nina Simone. Photo: J’Nell Jordan/The Untitled Space Gallery
Bell Hooks by Michael Hubbard. Inspired by bell hooks. Photo: Michael Hubbard/The Untitled Space Gallery
High School by Tara Lewis. Inspired by Millennial Feminists. Photo: Tara Lewis/The Untitled Space Gallery
Linda by Ann Lewis. Inspired by Linda Sarsour. Photo: Ann Lewis/The Untitled Space Gallery
American Woman by Cabell Molina. Inspired by 100 inspirational women. Photo: Cabell Molina/The Untitled Space Gallery
Power of We by Nichole Washington. Inspired by the leaders of the Women's March. Photo: Nichole Washington/The Untitled Space Gallery
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