In analyzing Frida and Diego (1931, San Francisco, Museum of Modern Art), the author complains that Herrera uses gender stereotypes–Rivera “the great maestro” and Kahlo […]
Optimistic Dystopian
I like German painter Daniel Richter’s work. I’m not often compelled by contemporary, figurative painting, which is a shame because I am a figurative painter. […]
Elevation of BC art
“Topographies: Aspects of Recent B.C. Art,” curated by Grant Arnold, Monika Kin Gagnon and Doreen Jensen, proudly announces itself as an exhibition of ninety works […]
The subversive stitch
One of the most revealing aspects of Dilys Dowswell’s review of the two exhibitions which formed ‘The Subversive Stitch’ (Issue No.24), was the language she […]
The subversive stitch
One of the most revealing aspects of Dilys Dowswell’s review of the two exhibitions which formed ‘The Subversive Stitch’ (Issue No.24), was the language she […]
The Art Consulting Service of Cheapwallarts.com
Cheapwallarts.com, a web site selling modern canvas wall art, is offering an art consulting service–free of charge–to corporate customers. Nick Chen, the president of its […]
Vandalism: the ultimate form of censorship
During 1987, two incidents were reported to W.A.S.L. concerning vandalism and censorship. Outlining the circumstances of these incidents opens up old debates around art in […]
Women in the seven and five society
BETWEEN 1920 and 1935 the Seven and Five Society held 14 exhibitions in London. Of its 56 members during this period, 11 were women artists. […]
Women’s art at risk …
THE Women Artists Slide Library begins 1988 with another battle for survival. Its funding application to continue the development of its Journal has been rejected […]
The Edwardian era
AMIDST THE posters, banners, society portraits, paintings and artefacts there is a teapot beating a frieze of famous military men and the motto: ‘Though it […]