Gender

Travis Alabanza's Gender is a polyphonic portrait of the representation of gender in art, exploring how art and gender have interacted through the ages. It offers a revelatory new perspective on the ways that art and gender have interacted, taking us into the drama that always follows gender and the drama that always follows art.

Format: Book
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Tate Publishing

Tate Britain presents "Look Again: The National Collection of British Art Reimagined for Today," a captivating exhibition that explores the representation of gender in art. The exhibition features a polyphonic portrait of gender by acclaimed playwright and artist Travis Alabanza, who delves into the ways in which art and gender have interacted throughout history. Gender is not just a static concept but a dynamic performance that unfolds in various ways. It involves acts of drama that accompany our experience of gender, such as a man spreading his legs on a tube, a woman showing biceps in a boiler suit, and a stiletto heel stepping on a briefcase. These acts of drama are not just superficial but are essential to understanding the meaning and significance of art. Art itself is also a form of performance, capturing a moment of drama, a snapshot, or a glimpse into a spectacle. It is a way of immortalizing a breath and conveying a message. In this book, Travis Alabanza offers a revelatory new perspective on the ways that art and gender have interacted through the ages. Through a series of recognisable works from the national collection of art, he explores who is really putting on a show and what they are trying to tell us. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and installations, that challenge our perceptions of gender and its representation in art. It encourages us to look again at the artworks we have come to know and love and to see them in a new light. By doing so, we can gain a deeper understanding of the complex and multifaceted relationship between art and gender and the ways in which they have shaped our society. Tate Britain's "Look Again: The National Collection of British Art Reimagined for Today" is a must-see exhibition for anyone interested in art, gender, and the ways in which they intersect. It offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the history of art and the role that gender has played in shaping it. By exploring the ways in which art and gender have interacted, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the artworks we see and the messages they convey.

Weight: 90g
Dimension: 110 x 178 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849767156