Journalist and author Meredith Ochs shares insights into Aretha Franklin’s life and her impact on the music industry.
Five Female Art Shows to See in May 2021
Art Writer Morgan Everhart selected five of the best female-driven art exhibitions to see in New York City this May.
Craft, Camp & Kitsch: Artist Mandy Chesney Disarms High-Brow Conventions
Artist Mandy Chesney’s domestic craft and kitsch sensibility can be seen throughout her multidisciplinary practice and questions the traditional notions of fine art.
Mixed Media Artist Becca Van K’s Amalgam of Upcycling Kitsch Materials
Becca Van K’s artistic spirit is committed to tenderness and humor. Her work draws from the natural world, nostalgia, and comforting objects.
Artist Grimanesa Amorós Builds Sculptures of Light with Technology
The large-scale installations for which Grimanesa Amorós is best known pair programmed LED lights with other media to embody natural phenomena and human strength.
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.
Cindy Sherman and Female Representation in Art
American photographer and artist Cindy Sherman established her decades-long career by focusing her work on a very specific person—herself.
Am I Crazy, Doc? Professional Perspectives on Anxiety Causes
Three mental health professionals share insights on anxiety causes and the medical realities of anxiety.
Between Life and Death: Some Considerations on Picturing Breasts from the 16th Century to Mary Cassatt
From Niccolò Tribolo to Mary Cassatt, these are some ways breasts and breastfeeding have been pictured in western art.
Furry Fandom: On Finding Your Fursona, and What You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Furries
Shannon Burgess’s alter ego is a velociraptor named Ralph. Discussing her involvement in furry fandom, she explains how the community has shaped her life.
The Collapse of Fact and Fiction: Barbara Loden’s “Wanda”
When Wanda (played by Barbara Loden) divorces her husband and leaves her two small children behind, she is quickly stripped of her identity.
LCVA Director Rachel Ivers Fights Against Elitism By Fostering Community
Rachel Ivers upholds LCVA’s objective to collect art that shows the importance of history and culture in a healthy, democratic society.
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.
The Dark Side for Women Working From Home
For many women working from home, a personal home office is empowering. But it also means facing insecurities and the repression of female creativity.