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Pioneering Women of the Contemporary Art Canon

15 November | New York

The contributions of women artists to the canon of Contemporary art have been long overlooked; however, recent years have seen an urgent reappraisal of both historic and current contributions by women. In this, 60-Second gallery discover five works from our Contemporary Art Day sale by trailblazing artist such as Joan Mitchell and Helen Frankenthaler, as well as by pioneering women working today. (15 November | New York)

Contemporary Art Day Auction

15 November 2018 | 10:00 AM EST | New York

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