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The 3rd Two: East Asian Feminist Art
An exhibition showcasing feminist art by East Asian women, challenging societal norms and confronting historical traumas.
German
Germany
Germany Gender IssuesHistoryGenderFeminismEast AsiaArt Exhibition
Galerie Der Künstler
Mio OkidoCornelia Oßwald-HoffmannAlexander SteigJae-Hyun YooYoshika ShimadaJane-Jin KaisenSiyoung KimEunju HongTomiyama Taeko
- What is the main theme of the art exhibition "The 3rd Two"?
- The exhibition "The 3rd Two" at Galerie der Künstler features works by 15 East Asian female artists, challenging traditional gender roles and exploring themes of trauma and empowerment.
- What is the goal of the curators in presenting this exhibition?
- The curators aim to create a space challenging patriarchal norms and promoting the visibility of East Asian feminist art within a Eurocentric art scene, using the exhibition title to symbolize the often-secondary position of women.
- Describe Mio Okido's performance art piece and its significance.
- Mio Okido's performance piece, "Ausstellungsobjekt," involves covering her naked body in black pen marks, reclaiming her body as a tool of self-empowerment. This is shown as a video in the exhibition.
- Mention specific artworks and artists that deal with historical trauma or events.
- Several artists address specific historical events, such as Yoshika Shimada's work commemorating victims of the 1923 Kantō earthquake and Jane-Jin Kaisen's film about "comfort women."
- What are some of the broader social and historical issues addressed by the exhibition?
- The exhibition highlights the underrepresentation and marginalization of women in East Asian art and society, particularly focusing on the collective trauma experienced by women throughout history.