208 Susan Weininger Understanding Artists’ Lives and Work

Dr. Susan Weininger, age 78, is professor emerita of art historyat Roosevelt University, Chicago, where she was Chair of theDepartment of History, Art History and Philosophy.She concentrates on art from the first half of the 20 th century,delving deeply into the lives of artists in order to betterunderstand their work. For example, Susan is an expert on thelife and art of Gertrude Abercrombie whose work she curated fora museum and published a catalogue and later published a book.Currently she is working on a book of a private collection and iscreating a retrospective for artist Don Baum. Susan notes that“not everyone can keep doing what they love doing; I am blessedto keep my mind alert on this track.” As a lifelong educator,Susan connects with younger people as a docent with the IllinoisHolocaust Museum.By studying the lives of specific artists I can better understand their art.-Susan WeiningerConnect with Susan Weininger:sweining@roosevelt.eduGertrude Abercrombie, 2018, Gertrude Abercrombie, Susan Weininger — KARMA (karmakarma.org)