Judy Chicago: Revelations

Discover Judy Chicago and explore the full scope of her work in Judy Chicago: Revelations, the first major retrospective of the artist’s work in the Netherlands.

When Judy Chicago entered the art scene in the 1960s it was a world in which women as artists had little visibility. She deliberately focused on themes such as birth, femininity and care. Some of the mediums she employed, such as ceramics and embroidery, had until then been considered home-crafts rather than actual art. Chicago emerged as an icon of feminist art in the United States. In Europe and the Netherlands her work remained largely unknown.

From abstract art to activism

The exhibition reveals the full range of Judy Chicago’s career. From her early minimalist works and performances, to her more recent collaborations. Various themes reappear throughout the show such as women's rights, climate, justice and social disparity. One of the highlights is Revelations, an illustrated manuscript in which she retells the biblical story of Creation from a feminist perspective. Another highlight is What if Women Ruled the World? 

Exploring the Jewish context

The Jewish Museum also delves into another aspect of Judy Chicago’s work. Born as Judith Cohen, she has drawn inspiration from her Jewish roots all her life. Her work reveals a particular fascination with language, creation, mysticism, justice and forgotten stories. Judy Chicago: Revelations shows how Jewish ideas and traditions have provided an enduring source of inspiration for her work.

Judy Chicago: Revelations runs from 6 February to 23 August 2026 at the Jewish Museum.