Winter Exhibits at the Atlanta Contemporary: Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution

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Sat., Jan. 31- Sun., May 17
Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution, Atlanta Contemporary — Five female artists from Georgia have been picked to show off their latest work at the second Women to Watch exhibition of the book arts. Presented by the Georgia Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the aim here is to celebrate the book as an artistic medium by showing the depth and range of book-based art practices, according to organizers. The consulting curator, Cynthia Nourse Thompson of Kennesaw State University, chose the following artists: Eliza Bentz (Savannah); Hannah Israel (Columbus); Cynthia Lollis (Atlanta); Serena Perrone (Atlanta); and Eileen Wallace (Athens). “These talented artists engage with the rich and intricate history of bookmaking while also exploring the vast possibilities of the form - structurally, conceptually, and politically,” says Thompson. “It’s a privilege to witness such innovative practices that embody resilience, experimentation, and the transformative power of storytelling in its many varied expressions.” — Kevin C. Madigan