Radical! - Discover women of art history in the lower Belvedere

Radical! - Discover women of art history in the lower Belvedere

The Lower Belvedere in Vienna currently attracts with an exciting exhibition that draws attention to the works of over 60 artists from more than 20 countries. Under the title * radical! *, Art from 1910 to 1950 will be presented here until the end of August. The numerous artists represented, including greats such as Beida Agha, Jeanne Mammen and Tamara de Lempicka, address emancipation, protest and abstraction, which makes this show particularly relevant and up -to -date. The curator Stephanie Auer has set itself the task of making the often invisible contributions of women in art history more visible. As reports the belvedere.at, the common narrative of art history is questioned here, which often thinks in linearly separated currents and the voices of women as well as queer persons and People of Color are largely ignored.

From painting to drawing to photography and textile design - the variety of art forms reflects the individuality of the artistic practices. This radicalism can also be seen in the way the artists consistently make their way, often despite great resistance. For example, works by artists are shown that range from critical to activist. The exhibition shows a good knack for diversity: from Gertrud Arndt to Alice Neel - the list of artists on display is impressive.

action period and possibilities

Visitors can experience the exhibition daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the lower Belvedere on Rennweg 6a. Particularly gratifying: When presenting an issue of * Meinverkirk * at the cashier, there is a second free when buying a full-price entry ticket. This campaign runs until August 31 and is a great opportunity to deal with the topics of the exhibition.

background to the underrepresentation of artists

Art history is characterized by the underrepresentation of women. As early as the 19th century, painters were often qualified as "painting women" and access to art academies was blocked for many women. Despite some successes-such as Judith Leyster or Paula Modersohn-Becker-many talents were never recognized. For example, the [arsmundi.de] (https://www.arsmundi.de/service/unser-kunsteport/frauen-in-kunst-karten-und-der-nwunsch-nach-equal rights/) that access to academic training for women was severely restricted until the 20th century. Furthermore, a recent study shows that only about 2% of the auction revenues came from artists between 2008 and 2019, which underlines the continued gender-pay gap in the art industry.

The feminist art movement of the late 1960s and 1970s, led by artists such as Frida Kahlo, has made significant progress. Nevertheless, the struggle for equality in the art world still remains necessary today. The * radical! * Exhibition is therefore not only a shop window for the works of the past, but also a call for reflection on the present and the still existing challenges for artists.

If you are interested in this topic, you should take the opportunity and visit the lower Belvedere. The impressive accumulation of works of art and the discussion about their social importance * radical! * For a must for art lovers and interested.