Renowned book artist Julie Chen combines highly complex structures and poetic reflections to create ambitious artists’ books that raise questions about time, memory and human survival. Chen carefully engineers books in ways that create unmistakable, powerful unity of text and object. Julie Chen: True to Life will present a selection of the California-based artist’s captivating works from throughout her 33-year career.
Hours starting August 1st:
Mon - Sat 10am – 5pm
Sun noon – 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
$10 for adults
$8 for visitors 65 & over & students
Free for NMWA members & youth 18 & under
Free Community Days take place on the first and third Sunday of each month, beginning August 16. Advance purchase of timed tickets is highly recommended.
National Museum of Woman in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, NW
(two blocks north of Metro Center)
Washington, DC
38.9000535, -77.0291461
Julie Chen: True to Life
