Girls and Company: Feminist Works from MMoCA’s Permanent Collection examines the legacy of feminism today through works of art in the permanent collection. The works in this show—paintings, photographs, and prints from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s—examine female bodies, female icons, language, and the underlying system of sexism that has affected so many artists. Featuring thoughtful and ground-breaking works by Marisol, Joan Brown, Cindy Sherman, Jenny Holzer, and the infamous women’s collaborative, the Guerrilla Girls, Girls and Company uncovers the persistent issues that confronted these artists, while also posing the question: what does it mean to be a feminist artist today? Girls and Company will be on view in MMoCA’s State Street Gallery from May 24 through July 20, 2008. Educational programming tailored for the show includes public talks on works by the Guerrilla Girls and a free screening of Guerrillas in Our Midst. See the Education listings for program details. |
