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Book Synopsis: Examines the issues and controversies raised by the recent exhibitions "Bad Girls" and "Bad Girls West" in New York and Los Angeles.With essays by Marcia Tucker, Marcia Tanner, Linda Goode Bryant, and Cheryl Dunye.
Unconventional and distinctly "unladylike," Bad Girls considers many issues and controversies raised by the recent exhibitions "Bad Girls" and "Bad Girls West," mounted in New York and Los Angeles respectively. But the central issues it examines are humor, transgression, and the critical and constructive potential of laughter in the work of a new generation of Bad Girls.
Humor is the connecting force between the 45 artists in "Bad Girls," and it is clear that they express themselves in ways that their mothers probably would not have approved of. But they don't care. Bad Girls addresses questions of gender, race, class, age, and sex by challenging conventional ideas about motherhood, food, fashion, beauty, work, marriage, and psychoanalysis. Using humor as a subversive weapon and having a field day with cosmetic aids and transgressive bodies, the artists in Bad Girls draw from the issues that concern artists like Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, Hannah Wilke, and Cindy Sherman while taking these in new directions.
In one of the book's four essays, Marcia Tucker, founder and director of The New Museum of Contemporary Art, discusses the relationship between work centering on gender and feminist issues and the carnivalesque, the female/lesbian/cross-dressed body in relation to the "grotesque body," mass culture and popular culture, and the evolution of a female comic sensibility.
Marcia Tanner, independent curator for "Bad Girls West" in Los Angeles, focuses on foremothers who include Yoko Ono, Sherrie Levine, and Louise Bougeoise.
Linda Goode Bryant, freelance writer and researcher, takes on the etymology of the world "bad" in black culture.
And Cheryl Dunye, curator, lecturer, and self-described black lesbian bad girl filmmaker, addreses transgressive women's videos.
You're less apt to be a bad girl if: You're reasonably sure you could survive in the suburbs without taking Prozac.
You're more apt to be a bad girl if: Someone made your hair a primary color and you didn't sue Sybil Sage/Wall Texts, 1994.
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Looking for a book that pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms? Look no further than "Bad Girls." This thought-provoking compilation of essays explores the controversial exhibitions that took place in New York and Los Angeles. With contributions from renowned experts in the field, including Marcia Tucker and Marcia Tanner, "Bad Girls" delves into the critical and constructive potential of laughter and humor in the work of a new generation of fearless female artists.
What sets "Bad Girls" apart is its emphasis on transgression and pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable. The humor exhibited by the 45 featured artists serves as a powerful tool for subverting traditional expectations. From topics like motherhood and fashion to race and sexuality, this book challenges conventional ideas and provides a fresh perspective.
Join the ranks of artists like Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, and Cindy Sherman as they pave the way for a new artistic movement. "Bad Girls" draws inspiration from their work and takes it in exciting new directions. Allow yourself to immerse in the world of these unconventional artists and discover the true power of humor as a force for change.
With essays covering a range of topics, including the relationship between gender-focused artwork and the carnivalesque, the influence of foremothers like Yoko Ono and Sherrie Levine, and the impact of transgressive women's videos, "Bad Girls" offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted world of boundary-pushing art.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your artistic horizons and challenge societal norms. Grab your copy of "Bad Girls" and join the movement today!
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