{"product_id":"pants-wear-skirts-bilingual-edition-the-erfurt-women-artists-group-19841994-9783775752589","title":"Pants Wear Skirts (Bilingual edition): The Erfurt Women Artist's Group 1984-1994","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Erfurt Women Artists Group was founded in 1984 by women around Gabriele Stötzer to counter the rigid structures of everyday life in the GDR. They pursued a radically creative lifestyle and their artistic expressions provide an insight into the little-known feminist subculture in the GDR. Their pioneering role in exploring female identity is reflected in five experimental Super 8 films, live performances, and fashion-object shows. Their political commitment culminated in December 1989 in the first occupation of a Stasi headquarters, initiated by five women, three of whom were part of the group. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hatje Cantz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1984 by a group of women led by Gabriele Stötzer, the Erfurt Women Artists Group embarked on a radically creative journey to challenge the rigid structures of everyday life in the GDR. Spanning a decade, their artistic expressions emerged as a subversive and witty manifestation of a liberating sense of defiance against normative gender roles. Through a range of mediums, including experimental Super 8 films, live performances, and fashion-object shows, the group shed light on the little-known feminist subculture that thrived in the GDR. Their pioneering exploration of female identity was particularly evident in their self-created and provocative costumes, which served as alter egos of the artists. Their political commitment reached a climax in December 1989 when five women, three of whom were part of the group, initiated the first occupation of a Stasi, State Security Service, headquarters. This bold act symbolized their unwavering determination to challenge the oppressive systems of the GDR and pave the way for greater gender equality and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 776g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 277 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783775752589\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44133534925050,"sku":"9783775752589","price":27.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1679659478610_book.jpg?v=1680102563","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/pants-wear-skirts-bilingual-edition-the-erfurt-women-artists-group-19841994-9783775752589","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}