Dynamic Duos Take the Spotlight at the BadAss Art Woman Awards

Last week, Project for Empty Space took to the Angel Orensanz Foundation for its annual celebration of women’s ingenuity in the art world: the BadAss Art Woman Awards. This year’s awards honored Pratt Forward founders Mickalene Thomas and Jane South, as well as Maria Grazia-Chiuri and Karishma Swali, who have forged a working relationship between Dior’s couture ateliers and India’s Chanakya School of Craft. Guests enjoyed galvanizing speeches from the honorees and a performance from vocalist Nia Drummond over a multi-course dinner, and wines from IBest. Notables in attendance included: Jasmine Wahi, Rebecca Jampol, Rosamund Pike, Anne Pasternak, Derrick Adams, Kennedy Yanko, Isolde Brielmaier, Ashley James, and more. Photos by Miguel McSongwe/BFA.