28 May Conclusions
During my latest solo exhibition, a critic asked a question that would lead me on a journey of exploration and discovery. 'Why the strong emphasis on hair?' This question stirred...
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08 May Kaixuan Feng
Kaixuan Feng is an established Chinese artist who is recognized for her striking representations of the human body and her versatility across multiple mediums including photography, textile work, calligraphy, and...
05 May Hair as a Medium for Cultural Exploration Krystyna Piotrowska:
Krystyna Piotrowska, a prominent figure in Polish artistry, has carved an illustrious niche for herself within the realm of visual arts, exploring an intriguing array of mediums and themes. Among her...
02 May Unraveling the Mythological Symbolism of Hair: The Feminine Power
Hair, a universal human feature, has held a significant symbolic role in various mythologies and cultural traditions across the globe. This article investigates the meaning and importance of hair in...
29 Apr Deconstructing the Female Form: The Symbolism of Hair in European and Global Mythology: Delving into Feminine Power and Identity, with a Focus on Hair, Femininity, and Cultural Heritage
Hair, a universal human feature, has held a significant symbolic role in various mythologies and cultural traditions across the globe. This article investigates the meaning and importance of hair in...
26 Apr Kiki Smith
Kiki Smith, a celebrated contemporary artist, is renowned for her evocative works that often explore the human condition through bodily forms and symbolism. This paper will delve into the recurrent...
24 Apr Kerry Howley Attraction /Aversion
Kerry Howley, a contemporary British artist, is renowned for her distinctive and innovative use of unconventional materials in her work. One of her most celebrated pieces, "Attraction/Aversion" (2011), dramatically employs...
23 Apr Mona Hatoum Hair Art: A Tangle of Meanings
Mona Hatoum, a Palestinian artist born in Lebanon, has come to prominence for her provocative and poignant works that traverse the complexities of identity, home, and displacement. A recurrent theme...
22 Apr Marina Abramović: An Exploration of Hair
Marina Abramović, a world-renowned performance artist, uses her body as both subject and medium of her artworks. Throughout her extensive body of work, hair has played a pivotal role, becoming...
19 Apr The Shame of Shaving Hair: Female Punishment Across History
Hair, serving as an extension of selfhood, carries profound symbolic weight across cultures. Regarded as an integral facet of identity, femininity, and status, hair becomes an object of intricate interplay...