Roar!: A Collection of Mighty Women
By (Author) Ashley Longshore
By (author) Diane von Frstenberg
Rizzoli International Publications
Rizzoli International Publications
23rd November 2021
United States
General
Non Fiction
Individual artists, art monographs
Gender studies: women and girls
759.13
Hardback
224
Width 238mm, Height 318mm
Ashley Longshore now turns her eye toward badass women throughout history withRoar! A Collection of Mighty Women. Longshores pop art paintings are never shy of daring; her art makes noise, and her singular portraits of legendary stateswomen, artists, and notable women from all walks of life include Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa, Peggy Guggenheim, First Lady Michelle Obama, Greta Thunberg, Queen Elizabeth II, Cleopatra, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, Josephine Baker, Amanda Gorman, and even Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman! Many of these striking and vibrant portraits were previously exhibited at Diane von Furstenbergs flagship store in New York.
Accompanied by descriptions about what makes these women such significant and meaningful icons,Roar!is sure to be the perfect gift for women of all ages.
"Artist AshleyLongshore's latest is a collection of her unmistakable portraits, and the subjects are all inspiring women who've made their mark on the world, fromMarie Curie to Maya Angelou, Peggy Guggenheim, Queen Elizabeth II, and Amanda Gorman."TOWN COUNTRY
New Orleans-based, self-taught pop artist and entrepreneurAshley Longshoreis known for her bold portraits and larger-than-life personality.