The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) in Washington, D.C., will host "Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection" from February 27 to July 26, 2026. The exhibition features 80 works by 69 women artists, including Magdalena Abakanowicz, Cecily Brown, Julie Mehretu, and Kara Walker, spanning 1946 to 2024. Curated by Cecilia Alemani, the show is drawn from the collection of Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg and organized by the Making Their Mark Foundation. It is structured around seven thematic sections such as "Craft is Art" and "Disobedient Bodies," highlighting the role of women in abstract art.
This exhibition matters because it is one of the largest surveys of women in abstraction, addressing historical gaps in representation and challenging traditional narratives of art history. By presenting works from a dedicated collection at a women-focused institution, it amplifies underrepresented voices and fosters critical dialogue about identity, power, and material innovation. The show's multi-venue tour underscores its significance in reshaping how abstract art is understood and valued.