Art collectors Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg are poised to unveil their extraordinary collection of 300 works by modern and contemporary women artists in a groundbreaking New York exhibition. The exhibition, entitled "Making Their Mark" and organized by the Shah Garg Foundation, is set to feature over 70 women artists, including renowned figures like Cecily Brown, Judy Chicago, Etel Adnan, Joan Mitchell, Jenny Holzer, and Simone Leigh. This exhibition seeks to address the persistent underrepresentation of women artists in museum collections and exhibition line-ups, shining a spotlight on their significant contributions to the art world.
Curated by Cecilia Alemani, director of High Line Art and the curator of the 2022 Venice Biennale, the show will run from November 2, 2023, to January 27, 2024, in New York, before embarking on a journey to California and St. Louis in subsequent years. Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg's steadfast commitment to championing women artists through their collection has been a central theme of their art journey, as evidenced by the recent release of their book, "Making Their Mark," which delves into the artists and works featured in the Shah Garg Collection.
Furthermore, Komal Shah will be a featured speaker at the Armory Show in New York this month, where she will discuss the profound significance of building a consciously curated art collection that has a positive impact, engaging in dialogue with fellow collectors like Sarah Arison and George Wells. This exhibition represents a pivotal moment in the art world, advocating for greater recognition of women artists and their invaluable contributions.
Jean Dubreil