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"Feminist Avant-Garde Of The 1970s: Works From The Verbund Collection"

A sneak-peak of my favorite pieces from the Verbund Collection

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"Feminist Avant-Garde Of The 1970s: Works From The Verbund Collection"
Hannah Wilke

Until January 29th, the Verbund collection is on view at the Photographer's Gallery in London. Be sure to catch it if you happen to find yourself across this pond this winter break! The exhibit features 48 feminist artists such as Francesca Woodmen and Cindy Sherman. The show emphasizes the practices that sparked the feminist art movement and is an important reminder of the impact these women have made in the art world.

Focusing on collages, photographs, performances, and films produced throughout the 1970s, the show "Feminist Avant-Garde of the 1970s" reflects on a movement during which public discourse of gender equality became a norm. Using art to address political issues such as discrimination and sexism in the art world; these women create modern, positive female identities.

Here are some of my favorite pieces from this exhibit so far:

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Self-Deceit #1- Francesca Woodman

Born in 1958, Woodman was one of the most prominent photographers (and my favorite photographers) of the 70s. Although her art did not catch popularity until after her death, one can still find her talent and influence reflected in mainstream photography today.

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Zerstörung einer Illusion- Karin Mack

Karin Mack is one of the artists whose works became undermined by other artists such as Judy Chicago, however, I believe it's important to highlight the powerful impact of her work. She addresses the stifling roles that women are expected to play in society, and challenges beliefs of the "ideal woman and wife."

3.

Some Living American Women Artists/The Last Supper- Mary Beth Edelson

Using Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper as a platform to highlight how culture and religion have consistently written women out of history; this collage is probably one of the most iconic images of the 70s for the Feminist Art Movement. The women's heads collaged on includes American artists such as Nancy Graves and Georgia O'Keeffe.

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