HALL OF DAMES
“There’s nothing like a dame with a westward spirit.”
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A pop-up exhibit honoring the women who paved the way in LA.
The Hall of Dames celebrated the women who bravely traveled west, planted roots, and built their names on the coast. They defied expectations, challenged gender roles, and defined their own narratives. A pop-up museum exhibit experience, featuring 6 custom sculpture busts.
Partners: The Wing
Producer: Teryn Gray
Hollywood, CA
THE DAMES
Biddy Mason (1818-1891) - Jill of All Trades
Clara Shortridge Foltz (1849-1934) - First in Her Field
Charlotta Bass (1874-1969) - Eagle-Eye Publisher
Dorothy Arzner (1897-1979) - Shooting Star
Anna May Wong (1905-1961) - Tour De Force
Aurora Castillo (1914-1998) - La Doña of East LA
