The drag kings scene in New York, led by Lee Valone Velour and others, shows that gender is performance.
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Artist Natasha Wright’s Explores the Significance of the Female Body as an Icon
Natasha Wright is a New Zealand-born artist based in New York City. Natasha has exhibited in the United States and internationally. Her large-scale paintings fuse figuration and abstraction. Wright’s work explores the…
Betrayed by Carmen Mola: What We Lose When a Successful Female Author Turns Out to Be Three Men
Author Carmen Mola has received a major prize in publishing, but her true identity has left many readers with unanswered questions.
Natasha Wright Paints Tension between Grit and Femininity
Painter Natasha Wright is not interested in conventional ideas surrounding beauty—her work seeks to present women in a strong and powerful way.
Alyssa McClenaghan’s Latest Work Explores Radiators and the Human Body
Artist Alyssa McClenaghan uses materials typically found in construction to examine concepts of labor, femininity, and gender.
Multimedia Artist Lorna Simpson’s Works Confront Narrow Views of Gender and Identity
Brooklyn-born artist Lorna Simpson rose to fame in the 1980s as a pioneer in conceptual photography.
How Pink and Blue Became Gendered Colors
The colors pink and blue are considered gendered, but they had opposite meanings until recently.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen Is Pushing Economics Toward Gender Equality
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Yellen to be his Treasury secretary.
Phaidon’s “Great Women Artists” Is Highlighting the Gender Gaps in Art
Commissioning Editor Rebecca Morrill shares insights on “Great Women Artists” and how it can help to shift the conversation.
More White Women Are Beginning to Want Change
White women have historically voted for their party, but that trend seems to be shifting. Following the 2018 midterm elections, we’re seeing a change for the first time.
“Middlegame”: A Dance That Has Stood the Test of Time
Dusan Tynek’s “Middlegame” goes beyond the artistic to shed light on some of the political and gender tensions we’re currently facing.
How Starfish Can Help Us Rethink Gender—and Influence Design
Tel Aviv designer Naama Agassi discusses her trophy design for the iphiGenia Gender Design Award and why it’s based on starfish.
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.
Why I Made a Show About My Life as a Kink Dominatrix
Men and women are exploring their sexual fantasies more than ever before. One show, Mercy Mistress, takes an in-depth look at kink.