Revisiting Modernism presents a selection of work by some of New Zealand’s best women modernists. It includes works by the most noted artists, Angus, Henderson, and Hodgkins, and some whose standing is increasingly acknowledged, such as A. Lois White, Adele Younghusband, and Jacqueline Fahey. It also makes room for revisiting the work of some figures who haven’t attracted much in the way of scholarship or acclaim, such as Ruth Browne and Gabrielle Hope.
By itself, Revisiting Modernism is far from being a panacea for historic under-representation of women in the arts. Yet, it is a step, and an acknowledgement of the importance of meaningfully addressing this imbalance.