Zoë Buckman

Zoë Buckman is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of feminism, identity, and cultural norms through sculpture, textiles, photography, and installation. After pursuing her studies at The International Center of Photography (GS ‘09), Zoë Buckman quickly established herself as a multidisciplinary artist, exploring themes of feminism, identity, and cultural norms through sculpture, textiles, photography, and installation. Her work gained early recognition through a series of solo exhibitions at prominent galleries including Gavlak Gallery in Los Angeles, Papillion Art in Los Angeles, Project for Empty Space in Newark, Garis & Hahn Gallery in Los Angeles, and Milk Gallery in New York. Her pieces have also been featured in group exhibitions, notably at the Camden Arts Centre in London.

In 2014, Buckman initiated critical dialogue with her early work, ‘Every Curve,’ which juxtaposed feminist ideals with hip-hop lyrics. Buckman continued her artistic progression by addressing challenging subjects and societal issues. In 2015, her exhibition ‘Present Life’ incorporated her plastinated placenta to examine the temporary nature of life and birth. This was followed in 2016 by ‘Mostly It’s Just Uncomfortable,’ a powerful response to political discussions surrounding women’s healthcare, featuring provocative gynecological and boxing imagery.

Her upcoming work includes ‘Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture’ at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, scheduled from October 2024 to February 2025. Concurrently, she will be featured in ‘Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing’ at the Norton Museum of Art, running through March 2025, further solidifying her position at the forefront of contemporary art addressing vital cultural conversations.