If you have an interest in the feminism movement of the 1960s and 1970s, check out “Femfolio” at the Delaware Art Museum Sept.14-Jan. 12. The exhibition assembles 20 women artists important to the feminist art movement of the 1970s, including prints by Eleanor Antin, Joyce Kozloff, Faith Ringgold, Miriam Shapiro, Carolee Schneemann, Nancy Spero, June Wayne and Martha Wilson, among others. “Femfolio” traces a significant moment in the history of contemporary art. Beginning in the late 1960s, identity became a unifying force throughout American culture. Special interest groups were founded based on race and gender, while activist communities protested social injustice at home and the Vietnam War abroad. In this atmosphere, feminist art came to maturity, and with it came the foundation of women-only collectives, galleries, programs and publications.
The feminist practice was explored through diverse approaches and media, including works on paper, painting, sculpture, installation, performance and video. While many artists focused on the female body as subject and material, others explored political protest, gender roles of mother or caregiver, ancient images of women, mythology, spirituality and nature. “Women artists were exploring their personal identities during a time of incredible change,” says Margaret Winslow, associate curator for contemporary art at Delaware Art Museum. “‘Femfolio’ reveals that there is no single female sensibility, but a multitude of responses.” The exhibition was published by the Brodsky Center for Innovative Editions at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers in 2006-2007. 571-9590, delart.org
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Sept. 12 |
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Lace up for Ladies’ Night Out and Women’s Race for the Pink Ribbon 5K to raise funds for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition… More |
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How does the fashion industry select the big colors of the season? Spend an evening at Hagley Museum with Regina Lee Blaszczyk, author of “The Color Revolution,” and get the scoop first… More |
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Enjoy the Celebration of the Autumn Harvest dinner at T.S. Smith & Sons farm in Bridgeville, with fresh food prepared by local chefs and students to benefit the Food Bank’s Milford branch… More |
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Sept. 13 |
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The Haunted Barn in Wyoming is prepared to scare. Get a jump on Halloween fun by visiting one of the most frightening attractions in the state… More - Partner Content -
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See the beloved children’s film “The Red Balloon” while picnicking in the sculpture garden of the Delaware Art Museum. Take part in art activities, and take home your own red balloon… More |
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Sept. 14 |
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Visit Taste of the Riverfront in Wilmington for samples of food from neighborhood restaurants, music by DJ Harry Mazio, a free outdoor movie, family games and more. Yowza… More |
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Sept. 15 |
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Newark Community Day is a family-friendly event featuring food, vendors, community groups, and live music and performances. Don’t miss the fun… More |
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Do you hear the bells ringing? Stretch out in front of Longwood’s historic 62-bell carillon as Doug Gefvert of the Washington Memorial National Carillon puts on the Ritz… More |
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Sept. 16 |
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Frank Furness designed the old B&O ticket office in Wilmington. He also designed Grand Central Terminal in New York. Learn all about it when author Anthony W. Robins lectures at Winterthur… More - Advertisement -
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Every night is family night when food, music, dancing and entertainment fill the Wilmington Riverfront. Now that’s a reason to polka. The five-day Polish Festival begins today… More |
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