Women, Making, and Everyday Value in Contemporary Installation Art

Discover the transformative power of everyday materials in contemporary art with Women, Making, and Everyday Value in Contemporary Installation Art by Elyse Speaks. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in 2025, this insightful hardback spans 232 pages and delves into the significant contributions of three major US artists from the 1990s. Speaks expertly examines how these artists utilize common materials and processes, situating their work within the broader context of contemporary art-making, aesthetics, and modernist value systems. This book is a must-read for art enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of gender and artistic practice. Explore how everyday value shapes the narrative of installation art and the impact of these pioneering women on the art world today.