I recently went to the Tate Britain for the first time while some friends from the States were visiting. I enjoyed our walk around its placid galleries–a wonderful way to spend a cloudy afternoon. But I admit it wasn’t the most compelling collection of art I’ve ever seen, though there are a few standout pieces. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2013
The Bellicose Beauty of Penthesilea at the Space
In a time when social expectations of the female body in public space seem a particularly vexed issue at the forefront of the public imagination, Penthesilea opens vital space for exploring how those expectations might be reimagined. It also begs the question of what we really mean when we say a loved one is so … Continue reading