Dialogue between films, paintings and photographs in the art of Bonnie Lautenberg

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I am so honored that the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU selected my work for the museum’s headline exhibition, a solo show during Art Basel Miami Beach/Miami Art Week, especially at this time in our history when women’s issues are at the forefront. I admire the women in these works for their spirit of freedom.

The exhibition includes my photography alongside my conceptual artworks, and my series of portrayals of the Statue of Liberty confronting some of today’s most challenging issues ‒ including Lady Liberty confronting gun safety issues, raising awareness about women’s reproductive rights, and the pandemic.

The way that this exhibition came together, at this pivotal time in history, is exciting because visitors to the museum tell me they are inspired by seeing all of these images of powerful women.

Hidden Figures film-still paired with the artwork “Tomorrow is Another Day” by Mark Bradford (both the film and the artwork were made in 2016). Digital collage created by Bonnie Lautenberg in 2021.

One of her works in this exhibition is in the permanent collection of the New York Historical Society Museum’s Center for the Study of American Culture and was featured in the Historical Society’s exhibition about how New York artists found original ways to express their appreciation for health care workers during the pandemic.

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