Half the Sky
Opening: Saturday, May 24, 1 – 6 pm
Ethan Cohen Gallery at the KuBe Art Center
20 Kent Street, Beacon, NY
Join us for a full afternoon of art and conversation:
1 PM – A Very Special Conversation with Jerome A. Cohen
In the new Cohen Art Library at the KuBe
Renowned scholar Jerome A. Cohen speaks about his newly released memoir, Eastward to Westward, reflecting on a lifetime of cultural exchange, civil rights, and legal activism in China and the U.S.
2 – 4 PM – Half the Sky Exhibition Opening Reception
Main Gallery, 2nd Floor
Curated by Joan Lebold Cohen and Ethan Cohen, Half the Sky features eleven groundbreaking Chinese women artists. Once imagined decades ago but never realized—until now—this exhibition honors the powerful role of women in shaping the global contemporary art landscape. Powered by the Cohen Art Foundation, this show is a landmark moment for the KuBe.
About the Cohen Art Foundation
The Cohen Art Foundation supports global contemporary art, cross-cultural exchange, and the preservation of artistic legacy. Founded to honor the work of Joan Lebold Cohen, Jerome A. Cohen, and Ethan Cohen, the foundation powers exhibitions, educational programs, and the new Cohen Art Library—creating a space for reflection, research, and connection through art.
4 – 6 PM - What Matters? – Beacon with Karen Michel
(Immediately following the opening reception)
Can art still change the world? Join NPR journalist Karen Michel and a panel of artists for What Matters? – Beacon, a lively discussion on art’s power to make meaning, build bridges, and inspire action in uncertain times. Expect live music, audience participation, and deep questions with no easy answers.