The Great Women Artists

The Great Women Artists

A deep dive into Senga Nengudi

One from the GWA archives, on the occasion of the Whitechapel Gallery exhibition

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Katy Hessel
Jun 12, 2026
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I recently saw the brilliant show “Senga Nengudi: Performance Works 1972-1982” at Whitechapel Gallery (until 14 Jun). Encompassing photographic works, archival materials and films of key performances, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the American artist’s radical practice: from her experimental use of materials to her interest in the body and live p…

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