Barbara Astman in Speaking for Herself

Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 9:30am

Speaking for Herself,  Art Gallery of Hamilton, March 2018 - March 2019
 

The longstanding exclusion of women artists from art history, exhibitions, collections, the art market and commercial gallery representation is not a debatable issue, it’s a fact. When exhibitions consist of only the work of men—the norm in gallery and museum exhibitions and collections—they are not identified as such because they don’t have to be. We don’t see titles like Men Artists from the Collection. In an effort to bring the work of women artists back into the conversation, Speaking for Herself mines the AGH collection to bring together significant work by significant artists who identify as women.

We wish to explore our holdings—historical, modern and contemporary—in a range of material practices including painting, photography, sculpture, and installation. The project features the achievements of both known or recognized artists while introducing lesser-knowns into the discussion. These conversations between historical and contemporary artists of diverse cultural backgrounds explore a broad range of themes including the body, identity, materiality, and private versus public selves.

In the spirit and momentum of this empowering historical moment for women around the world, we are very proud to present an exhibition that foregrounds the artistic voices of so many intelligent, perceptive, witty, strong, and creative women.

Monday Closed (open select holidays)
Tuesday Closed (Group Tours only)
Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm
Thursday 11 am – 8 pm
Friday 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm

 

Venue & Address: 
Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West Hamilton ON, L8P 4S8 T: (905) 527-6610 F: (905) 577-6940 E: info@artgalleryofhamilton.com
Website: 
https://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/exhibition/speaking-for-herself/
www.barbaraastman.com
photo series of a woman in a white t-shirt