Lecture (In-Person)
Painting Her Pleasure: Women Artists in Avant-Garde Paris
In conjunction with the exhibition Make Way for Berthe Weill: Art Dealer of the Parisian Avant-Garde
October 1, 2024–March 1, 2025
Art dealer Berthe Weill was a staunch supporter of women artists in early 20th century Paris—she fought for their success in the avant-garde and beyond. In this spirit, the Grey presents a talk by Dr. Lauren Jimerson, author of Painting Her Pleasure: Three Women Artists and the Nude in Avant-Garde Paris (Manchester University Press, 2023), on nudes by painters Émilie Charmy, Suzanne Valadon, and others. Her lecture will explore how these artists created modern nudes to challenge social and artistic conventions, explore female sexuality and subjectivity, and question gender identity.
Dr. Lauren Jimerson is an art historian specializing in modern art, with a focus on gender studies and women artists. She holds a PhD in art history from Rutgers University, an MA from the Courtauld Institute, and a BA from Cornell University. Her research explores the work of women artists in avant-garde Paris and the U.S., examining their role in reshaping body imagery, visual culture, and challenging traditional gender norms. She has contributed to major exhibitions at institutions including the Barnes Foundation, Musée de Montmartre, Musée du Luxembourg/Grand Palais, and the Centre Pompidou. In addition to her academic work, she is the founder of Art wtih Friends, an online platform about underrepresented artists.
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Make Way for Berthe Weill: Art Dealer of the Parisian Avant-Garde will be on view at the Grey Art Museum (18 Cooper Square) from 11 am to 8 pm on February 26.
NYU’s Grey Art Museum provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations should be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Please email greyartmuseum@nyu.edu or call (212) 998-6780 for assistance.
Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, NYU, and the Department of Art History, NYU