Picturing Motherhood Now

Picturing Motherhood Now presents a diverse collection of contemporary art that challenges traditional representations of motherhood, exploring motherhood as a multivalent term through the lens of various feminisms. The exhibition features 30 contemporary artists and includes works by feminist pioneers such as Louise Bourgeois, Alice Neel, and Betye Saar.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2021
Publisher: Yale University Press

Picturing Motherhood Now presents a captivating collection of artwork by a diverse group of contemporary artists who redefine the concept of motherhood. By drawing from various feminisms, this exhibition catalog challenges conventional notions of motherhood and presents it as a multifaceted and evolving term. The featured artists view motherhood as a lens through which to explore contemporary social issues, highlighting its significance in shaping our understanding of the world. While the catalog primarily showcases art created within the past two decades, it also includes works by influential feminist pioneers who inspired these contemporary artists. This visually stunning volume features a diverse range of artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and installations, created by 30 talented contemporary artists, including Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Latoya Ruby Frazier, Titus Kaphar, and Aliza Nisenbaum. In addition, the catalog includes scholarly essays that delve into the dimensions of matrilineage and contemporary art, expanding our understanding of motherhood in today's culture. To further enrich the exhibition experience, a roundtable conversation among artists and thinkers is included, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Presented by the Cleveland Museum of Art, this captivating exhibition is scheduled to run from October 16, 2021, to March 13, 2022.

Weight: 1070g
Dimension: 314 x 239 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300260069