Carnegie Mellon University | CMU: The early '90s pioneering punk feminist movement Riot Grrrl inspired many people around the world to pursue socially and politically progressive careers as artists, activists, authors and educators.
"Alien She," an exhibition on the movement's lasting impact, is now on view at Carnegie Mellon University's Miller Gallery in Pittsburgh before touring nationally. The exhibit has already garnered attention from the national media.
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i would have loved for this information to have been available at the actual exhibit, as this makes the exhibit make much more sense. This seems like an interesting collection, as it spans years and features multiple artists, giving an interesting overview of the entire Riot Grrl movement. Learning about the Riot Grrl movement makes the music samples present in the exhibit make more sense.
I have not yet seen the exhibition, but I REALLY WANT TO GO! Riot Grrl seems like it would be really fascinating, especially the 'zines. I am always really interested in people's stories and I like learning what people have been through. A few of my friends who went were telling me about some of the 'zines and how one of them was a girl addressing her rapist. There are so many different things happening in the world and people don't always get a chance to say what is on their mind. Writing helps relieve stress and there is a lot of stress in growing up. I love the whole punk generation and would have enjoyed being a part of it because it's all about expressing your thoughts through art, clothes, music, writing,etc.
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