A Legacy of Visionary Feminism Born Judith Sylvia Cohen in Chicago, Illinois, on July 20, 1939, the artist known to the world as Judy Chicago emerged from a lineage deeply rooted in liberal Jewish values and a profound commitment to social justice. Her upbringing was shaped by the activism of her father, Arthur Cohen, whose dedication to labor organizing and workers' rights instilled in her an early understanding of the necessity for systemic change. This foundation of resistance and advocacy would later become the heartbeat of her creative practice, driving her to confront the historical er…