Feminist painter Susan Michod, founding member of Chicago’s Artemisia Gallery, dies at 81
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Susan Michod, an influential feminist artist and co-founder of Chicago's renowned Artemisia Gallery, passed away at 81. Her pioneering work championed women and marginalized artists during the vibrant 1970s Pattern and Decoration movement. As a dedicated Lincoln Park resident, Michod's legacy encompasses decades of artistic innovation and institutional leadership that transformed the contemporary art landscape, ensuring visibility and recognition for underrepresented voices in the visual arts community.
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Feminist painter Susan Michod, founding member of Chicago’s Artemisia Gallery, dies at 81
A champion of female and outsider artists, the longtime Lincoln Park resident was part of the 1970s Pattern and Decoration movement.
