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.
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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.
How Pink and Blue Became Gendered Colors
The colors pink and blue are considered gendered, but they had opposite meanings until recently.
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.
A Look into The History of Black Dresses and Why There’s Nothing “Little” About Them
The little black dress may be a popular concept but there’s more to it than most people know.
Music Artist Madeleine Cocolas Takes Her Emotional Response to Artworks and Turns It Into Audio
Composer Madeleine Cocolas took an intuitive approach to writing music for Off Canvas.
Yulia Zagoruychenko on Dance, Life, and Where She’s Heading Next
World champion ballroom dancer Yulia Zagoruychenko shares insights on her career in dance and how she sees it evolving.