Diamonds of History: Mighty Women by Ashley Longshore
On View September 30, 2022 Through July 2, 2023
Located in the The Republic Finance Gallery
Diamonds of History: Mighty Women by Ashley Longshore features a selection of portraits from Longshore's Mighty Women, which was first exhibited in collaboration with legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg for her flagship store in New York City.
The series highlights the contributions, struggles, and triumphs of 29 influential women from the past and today as depicted by New Orleans-based artist Ashley Longshore. This exhibition traces the lives and the impact that these heroines have had on society through their work in the arts, sciences, political sphere, and beyond. Longshore has created a colorful “Gem” painting that debuted at LASM’s exhibition to highlight the women whose portraits are on view: the true “Diamonds of History,” whose persistent sparkle will never fade.
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s annual exhibitions program, including this presentation of Diamonds of History: Mighty Women by Ashley Longshore, is generously sponsored by Entergy. This exhibition is also generously sponsored by the Louisiana Office of Tourism's Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism through the Louisiana Attraction Support Grant program as well as the Alma Lee, Norman and Cary Saurage Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
Diamonds of History: Mighty Women by Ashley Longshore features a selection of portraits from Longshore's Mighty Women, which was first exhibited in collaboration with legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg for her flagship store in New York City.
The series highlights the contributions, struggles, and triumphs of 29 influential women from the past and today as depicted by New Orleans-based artist Ashley Longshore. This exhibition traces the lives and the impact that these heroines have had on society through their work in the arts, sciences, political sphere, and beyond. Longshore has created a colorful “Gem” painting that debuted at LASM’s exhibition to highlight the women whose portraits are on view: the true “Diamonds of History,” whose persistent sparkle will never fade.
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s annual exhibitions program, including this presentation of Diamonds of History: Mighty Women by Ashley Longshore, is generously sponsored by Entergy. This exhibition is also generously sponsored by the Louisiana Office of Tourism's Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism through the Louisiana Attraction Support Grant program as well as the Alma Lee, Norman and Cary Saurage Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
Thank you to our sponsors
About the Exhibit
Cleopatra, 2019 Acrylic on custom wood panel, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 2019, Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Young Queen, 2019 Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Lizzo, 2019, Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Oprah Winfrey, 2019, Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Florence Nightingale, 2019 Acrylic on custom wood panel, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Jane Goodall, 2019, Acrylic on custom wood panel, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Hedy Lamarr, 2019 Acrylic on custom wood panel, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Michele Obama, 2019 Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Harriet Tubman, 2019 Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
Diana Ross, 2019 Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Ashley Longshore Gallery
