Katy Hessel on The Story of Art Without Men, with Pandora Sykes, Part Two

Sep 26, 2024

Katy Hessel, a historian dedicated to bringing women artists to the forefront, joins journalist Pandora Sykes for an enlightening discussion. They explore the historical exclusion of women from art narratives and celebrate influential figures like Artemisia Gentileschi and Frida Kahlo, alongside lesser-known talents like Lavinia Fontana. Hessel emphasizes the urgency of establishing spaces like a Tate Women's Gallery to uplift female artists and advocates for a global, inclusive reimagining of art history that recognizes diverse perspectives and contributions.

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Lee Krasner's Influence

Lee Krasner, often overshadowed by Jackson Pollock, was a crucial figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement.
She secured Pollock's legacy and significantly influenced the American art market.

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Forgotten Women Artists

Women artists are forgotten in two ways: underappreciated during their time or losing recognition after initial fame.
This highlights the need for diverse perspectives in writing art history.

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Hilma af Klint's Delayed Recognition

Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstract art, stipulated that her work not be shown for 20 years after her death.
Despite breaking attendance records at the Guggenheim, some critics still undervalue her contributions.

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This is the second instalment of a three-part episode. How many women artists do you know? Despite the work of activist groups and scholars alike, women are still troublingly absent from the history of art. Historian and broadcaster Katy Hessel wants to change that. In September 2024 she came to the Intelligence Squared stage in conversation with the journalist, author and podcaster Pandora Sykes to write women back into art history. Discussing her bestselling book The Story of Art Without Men, she paid homage to the greats such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo, Hilma af Klint, Tracey Emin and Kara Walker while also shining a light on lesser known figures such as Lavinia Fontana, thought to be one of the first women in Western art to paint female nudes in 1595.

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