From Niccolò Tribolo to Mary Cassatt, these are some ways breasts and breastfeeding have been pictured in western art.
Why History’s Greatest Male Artists Depended on Female Nudes
Women have long changed the course of art history. From Rembrandt to Duchamp, these are the artists who made their name by painting female nudes.
Forget Le Corbusier. Meet Charlotte Perriand and Lilly Reich.
Charlotte Perriand was the creative force behind some of Le Corbusier’s best-known designs. Her story sheds light on the gender pay gap that follows us today.
Women in the Shadow of the Criminal Justice System
Although men make up the vast majority of prison inmates, it is women who largely bear the brunt of the challenges spurred by the mass incarceration crisis.
Why All Men Should Be Feminists (According to a Male Feminist)
Here’s a piece of advice for you, guys: You don’t need to be ashamed of your privilege—but you need to be aware of it.
Here’s Exactly What’s Wrong With the Phrase ‘Calm Down’
Women who argue with men are often told to “calm down” simply because they’re expressing themselves.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Drag Kings
The drag kings scene in New York, led by Lee Valone Velour and others, shows that gender is performance.
Joan Didion’s Netflix Documentary Is an Intimate Look at Her Life
Joan Didion, who had long resisted being the subject of a documentary, granted her relatives use of a host of unseen material.
How Pink and Blue Became Gendered Colors
The colors pink and blue are considered gendered, but they had opposite meanings until recently.
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