“Outstanding.”—Mary Beard, Times Literary Supplement, “Books of the Year”

Name a “Must-Read Art Book to Pick Up This Fall” by The Observer

“The story of the brilliant exiles is a fabulous one and it is told with aplomb in this beautifully illustrated book.”—Beth Williamson, Studio International

“Brilliant Exiles represents the culmination of years of research and study to restore the repressed history of America’s female moderns. It belongs on the shelf of any reader interested in the cultural legacy of this period and beyond.”—Cassandra Langer, Gay & Lesbian Review/Worldwide

“Rigorous but accessible. . . . This collection . . . emphasizes the beauty of cultural exchange: Paris changed these artists, and was changed deeply by them.”—Emma Flynn, French Studies

“[A] beautifully produced, lavishly illustrated book. . . . Make your way through slowly and savor.”—Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town

“Robyn Asleson and various art experts contribute essays alongside portraits of more than 60 American women who found freedom, fame, and transformation in the City of Light during the heady early years of the 20th century.”—Liz French, Library Journal, “Editors’ Picks of the Season,” Spring 2024

“Beautifully designed. . . . Filled with short biographical sketches and portrait paintings or photographs of each ‘brilliant exile,’ this book is a sheer pleasure to peruse at your leisure. It is also one of those rare coffee table books that serve as an invaluable reference guide.”—Alan Bisbort, Republican-American (Waterbury, CT)

Shortlisted for the Alfred H. Barr Jr. Award, sponsored by the CAA

2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes winner, sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution

2025 Prose Award finalist, Art Exhibitions category, sponsored by the Association of American Publishers (AAP)