![]() In opening remarks, Leibovitz commented on Steinem’s influence: “Gloria said there’s not enough imagery of women in art that shows us as whole human beings. Now, that heaviness seems to have lifted from their eyes and their bodies open, like the Serena Williams shot in which she is lunging like a warrior, stripped of glamour and pretense. The women appeared more guarded and uncertain, arms crossed and stern faces. ![]() ![]() Earlier images reflected their time – the 90’s – the Bush administration, war and generally low morale. ![]() Women’s voices have strengthened over the last 15 years, and it shows. ![]() Yet, compared to the 1999 images, these new portraits feel empowered. In an essay from the first series’ book, which featured photos of women in politics (Hillary Clinton), artists (Patti Smith) and non-celebrities like coal miners, Sontag wrote: “This is what women are now, as different, as varied, as heroic, as forlorn, as conventional, as unconventional as this.” As they still are in this 21st century exhibition, which includes portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi, Queen Elizabeth, Jane Goodall, Misty Copeland and Ms. The photographer with Gloria Steinem at the press preview for WOMEN: New Portraits ![]()
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