“Futures of Feminist Pasts”
Karen Keifer-Boyd, professor of art education and women’s studies
Friday, January 31, 12:10 p.m.
Palmer Museum of Art
Listen to Futures of Feminist Pasts [01:05:19] [audio:http://judychicago.arted.psu.edu/audio/013114_Keifer-Boyd.mp3]
Q: What have you discovered in Chicago’s work that is still a concern today, and how might we change it in the future? #JCfuture
— Judy Chicago Art ED (@JCARTED) January 31, 2014
Come to Gallery Conversations today 12pm at @PalmerMuseum. “Futures of Feminist Pasts” with Karen Keifer-Boyd #JCfuture
— Judy Chicago Art ED (@JCARTED) January 31, 2014
#JCfuture old age is misrepresented, still a problem. But through art, we can show beauty that others do not see in the elderly.
— abbie embry (@abigabb) January 31, 2014
Women’s physical beauty is devalued as she ages. Problems of the past. Problems of the present. #JCFuture
— Anya M. Wallace (@NYNFSuperstar) January 31, 2014
Aging as a theme is valid as a concern today, perhaps even more in a time when staying young-looking becomes a societal pressure. #JCfuture
— بيلسان Bailasan (@saramania7) January 31, 2014
Censorship of women’s bodies. Problems of the past. Problems of the present. #JCfuture
— Anya M. Wallace (@NYNFSuperstar) January 31, 2014
Women taking up space. Problems of the past. Problems of the present #JCfuture
— Anya M. Wallace (@NYNFSuperstar) January 31, 2014
#JCfuture Judy Chicago often toyed w “gendered places” in her artwork (eg, butterfly in fball stadium), a concept still difficult to upend.
— Timmy Huynh (@geotimmy) January 31, 2014
@NYNFSuperstar art will help change that!
— abbie embry (@abigabb) January 31, 2014
#JCfuture being embarrassed to be a girl, can change in the future and already has.
— abbie embry (@abigabb) January 31, 2014
Anxious about soon turning thirty, ashamed of being anxious. #JCfuture #agingThemeChicago
— بيلسان Bailasan (@saramania7) January 31, 2014
@saramania7 I hear that. One minute you’re a maiden…the next, approaching old maid. How does that happen? #expectationsofwomen
— Anya M. Wallace (@NYNFSuperstar) January 31, 2014
#JCfuture powerful image of how power disfigured people and people’s ways of thinking and doing…
— YenJu Lin (@YenjuL) January 31, 2014
#JCfuture journaling as a part of the process and artwork- as a student in the arts text and work are normally not encouraged to integrate.
— leslie sotomayor (@lesliesotomayo2) January 31, 2014
In Chicagos work I see the inhibitions that surrounded women sexuality,today women are more empowered than ever from her influence #jcfuture
— Jon Cleary (@jclearyy) January 31, 2014
#jcfuture jc@JCARTED http://t.co/W6KIDNb2ZH
— leslie sotomayor (@lesliesotomayo2) January 31, 2014
with the case of the brain dead woman kept on life support despite her wishes, it seems women are still regarded as mere vessels #JCfuture
— Sophie (@smn177psu) February 1, 2014
modern day role models like Hillary Clinton are helping to subvert the notion older women are less powerful and that’s progress #jcfuture
— Sophie (@smn177psu) February 1, 2014
@NYNFSuperstar I love this idea of women taking up space. I’m still defining what this really could mean. What do you think it means?
— Heather Ramsay (@RamsayPSU) February 1, 2014
Shame about our bodies as well as sexual fulfillment & enjoyment is losing its hold over women- supporting one another is key! #JCfuture
— Heather Ramsay (@RamsayPSU) February 1, 2014
@saramania7 The great part about 30’s… it is a time of understanding & confidence in one’s self. Why only until then though? #JCfuture
— Heather Ramsay (@RamsayPSU) February 1, 2014
Reassembling our female lives to meet the needs of men – so powerful & unfortunate! Recognize this & build healthy relationships. #JCfuture
— Heather Ramsay (@RamsayPSU) February 1, 2014
@lesliesotomayo2 love the idea of journaling to explore own female experiences #JCfuture
— Heather Ramsay (@RamsayPSU) February 1, 2014
Hitch your wagon to a star>Wish upon a star>travel towards your own wishes/dreams/truths/beliefs. What do YOU think Chicago meant?#JCfuture
— Heather Ramsay (@RamsayPSU) February 1, 2014
#JCfuture The bravery of Judy sharing private moments 1 helpful way is using a virtual space to share comfortably http://t.co/mQIrWNUuXV
— Nouf Alhamdan (@NOUFY1986) February 3, 2014
Judy Chicago’s artwork really gave you a great understanding that women are just as powerful as men and are becoming more powerful #jcfuture
— ❁ liz ❁ (@quueenelizabeth) February 4, 2014
#JCfuture i like the question of how feminist power can change the future of art.judy chicago really made huge moves
— amalina yusof (@amalynayusof) February 14, 2014
@RamsayPSU @abigabb I agree. Everyone should feel confident & beautiful even if you’re 18 or 81. JC did a great job showing that in her work
— ❁ liz ❁ (@quueenelizabeth) February 4, 2014
Chicago’s work was all about not being afraid to tell people about all of you, the good, the bad, the absurd, the truth. #JCfuture
— Helen (@hmm5290) February 6, 2014
Remember when airbrushing = photoshopping? Judy used the airbrush to show herself, not hide imaginary flaws. #JCfuture
— HR Geleskie (@roseyhg) February 6, 2014
@NYNFSuperstar totally agree. but I love how Judy had photos taken, naked, and wrapped in a garden hose, trying to defy this. lol #JCFuture
— Helen (@hmm5290) February 6, 2014
Look ma! My comic in a Judy Chicago exhibit. The Feminist Journey and my future #JCfuture #JCFem @JCARTED pic.twitter.com/FgXQIs2Inz
— true indigo (@tru_indigo) February 6, 2014
Judy’s conversation with her younger self through her art is something we can all learn from. #JCfuture
— Laura Beyerle (@LBeyerle) February 6, 2014
Especially the concerns that are still present, like how women are judged on their appearance by society, even more as they age. #JCfuture
— Laura Beyerle (@LBeyerle) February 6, 2014
@roseyhg Great example of how Judy Chicago reclaims items/ ideas that may have been used against women, to spread awareness. #JCfuture
— Laura Beyerle (@LBeyerle) February 6, 2014
@RamsayPSU Hitching your wagon is a physical action which seems more than ‘wishing’ for something. You have to DO something too. #JCfuture
— Laura Beyerle (@LBeyerle) February 6, 2014
Listen to “Futures of Feminist Pasts” podcast and share your thoughts here: http://t.co/s0RKXVE4wt #JCfuture
— Judy Chicago Art ED (@JCARTED) February 3, 2014
“Futures of Feminist Pasts”: http://t.co/s0RKXVE4wt What have you discovered in Chicago’s work that is still a concern today? #JCfuture
— Judy Chicago Art ED (@JCARTED) February 3, 2014
@roseyhg @YenjuL yes this double play of resistance challenges the previewed norms. #JCfuture
— leslie sotomayor (@lesliesotomayo2) February 24, 2014
#JCfuture Aging is 1 issue that is forced by society and media when it comes to women’s beauty. Judy faced that by being proud of her body.
— Nouf Alhamdan (@NOUFY1986) March 5, 2014
@NOUFY1986 we can definitely follow her example here – be proud of ourselves, even if society names old age as ugly and unworthy #JCfuture
— HR Geleskie (@roseyhg) March 6, 2014
@noufy1986 I also thought it was very brave. I sometimes enjoy writing about those kind of experiences #JCfuture
— Jon Cleary (@jclearyy) March 19, 2014
@smn177psu Angela Merkel is another great role model. She is Federal Chancellor of Germany (runs their gov’t like our President) #JCfuture
— Jon Cleary (@jclearyy) March 19, 2014
@smn177psu Interestingly, there were two recent cases of brain-dead pregnant women, with opposite outcomes on each: http://t.co/Ais2EBn5hC
— Timmy Huynh (@geotimmy) March 21, 2014