Friday, January 20, 2017
Miller Gallery Hosts Exhibition of Feminist Art + Tech, Jan. 28 – Feb. 26
www.cmu.edu/news: The Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University will present “Hacking / Modding / Remixing as Feminist Protest,” an exhibition featuring 22 artists, designers and developers working at the intersection of art and technology, Jan. 28 – Feb. 26. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
An opening reception with curator Angela Washko, a visiting professor of art at CMU, and other select artists will be held from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27.
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I’m very excited to get the chance to visit this exhibit when it arrives at the Miller Gallery next week. I had seen fliers around, but wasn’t entirely sure what the piece would center on. I think it’s incredibly important to think about technology in relation of women’s issues. There are obvious downsides to technology, exposing women to a platform that allows anonymous misogyny, have patriarchal rhetoric shoved down your throat in every ad. But overall I think technology can do more good than harm. It’s a tool that can very easily educate women, allow for open access to other cultures, and serve as a forum for women to show support of each other. I’m especially glad to hear that this exhibit is taking an intersectional approach. Many people tend to assume women’s issues means white women’s issues. But in reality, there are several different facets of discrimination a woman can face; racism, homophobia, transphobia. I hope the gallery represents intersectionality well.
I read this article because the cover image looked vaguely familiar. Then I realised a pamphlet for the exhibit is currently on the small desk outside Susan’s office. The pamphlet caught my attention but not enough for me to want to see it but after reading the article I think I might actually try and see it. The concept is very relevant and it connects two worlds that are currently merging, art and technology. That alone is quite interesting and promises and exciting gallery space, the feminist part is just an added bonus on top of an already promising show. After reading the article I am definitely going to try and attend the gallery opening or at the very least visit the show before it gets taken down. The time and location are now in my calendar and I’m looking forward to seeing it, hopefully I am one of many excited at the prospect.
Like the other commenters, I saw the advertisements for the new exhibit but didn't know it's themes. I'm glad I read up about it now and will hopefully attend when it opens. Also, my understanding is that although contemporary and modern art often coincides with feminist movements and speaks to inclusiveness, rebellion, etc., the art field is still profoundly sexist. The 1950's example of painter Margaret Keane comes to mind, whose painting where sold under her manipulative husband's name while she was denied gallery space. This is just one example, but it's a shame to continually read about artists discriminated against by a gender and more. The burgeoning tech and artistic tech fields haven't been revolutionary enough to correct this balance, but this exhibition is an example of hope for a more accepting and diverse future. CMU is at a great place, having glowing artistic and technological reputations, to acknowledge the work of these creators.
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