Art Archives - Women You Should Know®

Annie Govekar Delivers Megadose Of Badass Woman-Powered Inspiration Through Art Project

wyskSeptember 21, 2018

On Inauguration Day 2017, Annie Govekar, a self-taught artist and photographer, was looking for a way to counter the "defeat and uncertainty" she was seeing all...

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Labor Day Mash-Up: Rosie The Riveter Meets Wonder Woman

wyskSeptember 3, 2018

Celebrating the spirit of the holiday by showcasing animator Catherine Satrun's newfangled version of this cultural icon of the women's workforce....

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Women Killing It: Visual Artist And Author, Katrina Majkut, On Feminism And Western Wedding Traditions

Sally HubbardAugust 21, 2018

" sets a framework for how you're going to conduct the rest of your lives together." - Katrina Majkut In this episode of the Women Killing It! podcast, host ...

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100 Days of Awe-inspiring Women Illustrated

wyskJuly 11, 2018

When our friend, Ret. Captain Brenda Berkman, a pioneer in the first class of women FDNY firefighters (1982), shared an illustration that artist Ashly Jernigan ...

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Pioneering FDNY Firefighter Turned Artist On Her Powerful Image Series That Deals With 9/11 Rebuilding [VIDEO]

wyskJune 4, 2018

Lawyer. Pioneering Firefighter. 9/11 First Responder. Retired FDNY Captain. White House Fellow. These are just a few of the titles earned by Brenda Berkman, the...

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High School Junior Painted Portraits Of Women Featured In The New York Times “Overlooked” Obituaries, And Turned Them Into A Stunning Dress

wyskJune 4, 2018

Back in March, The New York Times announced it’s "Overlooked" project, an editorial feature that shares the accomplishments and stories of women and minorities ...

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Review: ‘Mean Girls’ On Broadway – Ferociously Fetch

Guest ContributorMay 24, 2018

By Cheryl Laughlin - In planning a trip to NYC, I knew the trifecta of awesomeness I wanted to align – Tribeca Film Fest, Women You Should Know Fearless Fest an...

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Celebrating Women’s History Month With The Satrun Sisters ‘Women In History’ Poster Series

wyskMarch 20, 2018

"There are so many strong women throughout history who have helped shape our world and they all deserve to be recognized."...

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Vote Now: Perimeter Institute Wants To Know Who Should Be Included In Their Next ‘Great Women In Science’ Poster Series

wyskDecember 14, 2017

Back in October we introduced you to the free-downloadable “Forces of Nature” poster series by Perimeter Institute, which celebrates the contributions women hav...

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