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In the spring of 2022, Max-Steven Grossman was invited to Gloria Steinem’s 3-story apartment in NYC to photograph her extensive personal book collection.  The resulting bookscape is a piece of art that highlights Gloria’s work in activism, feminism and human rights. This collaboration is a fundraiser for GLORIA’S FOUNDATION whose primary goal is to support and nurture the feminist movement. Since 1968 Gloria’s home has served as a center for activism, thought, creativity, security and planning. The vision for the future of the apartment is that it shall continue to be what it always has been. 

“My apartment isn’t just a home, it’s a political center. It’s a place where people have come to feel safe and I hope it could be preserved with that in mind. This particular political moment has made it all the clearer that we need safe spaces to convene that can’t be taken away from us. Groups survive when they have space.” — Gloria Steinem

The first bookscape made its debut at Art Miami in December 2022, where Gloria and the artist were in attendance for an intimate discussion about her lifelong work as an activist and organizer.  When asked why he chose to participate in this project, the artist replied, “I have a mother, a sister, a wife and a daughter.  How could I not say yes?”  There are 3 bookscapes to choose from and each is available in 2 sizes.  Contact info@spondergallery.com for prices and further information.