Peslikis, Irene.

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Feminist artist, activist, and educator. Peslikis (1943-2002) was born in New York, New York, and raised in different locations in Queens, New York. She was instrumental in a number of influential feminist and feminist art groups, including the New York Feminist Art Institute, the journal WOMEN & ART (co-founded with Pat Mainardi), and the group Redstockings.

From the description of Irene Peslikis papers, 1957-2002 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 54112900

Feminist activist in New York City.

From the description of Irene Peslikis papers, [ca. 1962]-2002 and n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 83319755

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referencedIn Peslikis, Irene : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
referencedIn Brownmiller, Susan. Papers, 1935-2000 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Peslikis, Irene. Irene Peslikis papers, [ca. 1962]-2002 and n.d. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Peslikis, Irene. Irene Peslikis papers, 1957-2002 and undated. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Peslikis, Irene. PAD/D pamphlet file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
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associatedWith Baxandall, Rosalyn Fraad, 1939- person
associatedWith Brownmiller, Susan. person
associatedWith Chicago, Judy, 1939- person
associatedWith Cisler, Lucinda. person
associatedWith Feminist Art Institute. corporateBody
associatedWith Firestone, Shulamith. person
associatedWith Hanisch, Carol. person
associatedWith Mainardi, Patricia. person
associatedWith Morgan, Robin. person
associatedWith Peslikis family. family
associatedWith Redstockings, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture. corporateBody
associatedWith Shulman, Alix Kates. person
associatedWith Vernarelli, Lucia. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
United States
New York (State)--New York
Greece
Subject
Art, American
Art
Astrology
Communism
Feminism
Feminism
Feminism and art
Feminism in art
Feminists
Feminists
Feminists
Multimedia (Art)
Women
Women artists
Women artists
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Person

Active 1962

Active 2002

English,

Greek, Modern (1453-)

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