Welcome to the 9th day of our 30 Day Challenge. I’ve pretty much decided that the more serious the news is, the less serious these challenges are going to be. Saturdays are experimental days, so instead of reaching for our paints, we’re going to play with our food. Prepare to get silly in the kitchen. …
Body of Art and Gender Fluidity
Henry Darger, Sansinia
Nature Study, Louise Bourgeois, 1996
Guanyin of the Southern Sea, artist unknown, 11-12th Century AD
Originally intended as a joke at the viewer’s expense, The Sleeping Hermaphroditus is an ancient marble sculpture depicting Hermaphroditus in life size. You can learn more about this artwork in this article in the New York Times.
Want to learn more about all of these artworks? Visit Artspace; The Art of Gender Fluidity.