Komal Shah discusses the exhibition "Making Their Mark: Works From the Shah Garg Collection" at Washington University in St. Louis' Kemper Art Museum. The show spans nearly eight decades and features nearly 70 artists, including Howardena Pindell, Joan Mitchell, Jaune Quick-to-see Smith, Katharina Grosse, Lorna Simpson, Sarah Sze, and Mary Weatherford. Shah, who established the collection with her husband Gaurav Garg, emphasizes the importance of celebrating women artists and challenging the notion that excellence is limited to men.
The exhibition matters because it foregrounds the contributions of women artists across generations, placing historical figures in dialogue with contemporary practitioners. Shah's collection and the accompanying video highlight ongoing efforts to address gender imbalance in the art world, reinforcing that women are equally capable of producing incredible art. The show runs at the Kemper Art Museum through Jan. 5.