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Why Is Everyone Reading Lolita?
We asked Speciwomen's long time friend about their take on the amount of photographs we've been witnessing all over social media this summer documenting the cover of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov on a beach towel, a brunch table or an unmade bed. Piersanti gives a clever response reflecting on modern trends and her freshmen English classes.
A Baby Is Born
Zoe Leonard's Survey at the Whitney of American Art
Leonard’s message reminds us that America was never great. None of these issues are new, but merely more visible to those who had previously chosen to not see them.
Dear Chris Kraus
Bi-weekly In The Works writer Priyanka Voruganti is back with an ode to American bestseller author and filmmaker Chris Kraus.
Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960-1985 at Brooklyn Museum
As I reread my notes from last Thursday’s visit to the Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960-1985 show at the Brooklyn Museum, I slowly slip into the skin of the woman I was before entering the first room of the exhibition. I try to remember, what were my hopes like? How did I think of the world? And how many women do I still need to know about?
Shiori Ito: Why I Speak Up
Shiori Ito is the first woman to speak up about rape in Japan. Last year, she broke the silence of a layered taboo and is now fighting for her rights and the ones of victims in Japan. Report of a conference with Ito upon her evolution, her beliefs and how she stands up against the corrupted societal pressure in Japan.
Her Reflection
There is a vicious cycle we go through as women, actually, I think it is a cycle gone through by humans so this one is for my boys too. Even the strongest, most intelligent, and freaking badass people I know fall into this cycle. A cycle of self-hate.
Portrait of Mariam Abouzid Souali
From Tetouan to Duchamp : an artist across the ocean
The American Wilderness
The Innards of Absurdity
Her Branches
I have yet to find a force more powerful than that of a healthy and stimulating female relationship. While these relationships can often feel few and far between, there is one that requires little effort but provides a lifetime of unwavering love and support. If you are so lucky to have this relationship you already know who I am talking about, your sister.
In The Studio: London
A series of interviews, and photographic study conducted by Hannah Sommer in London.
Untitled
A poem upon creative process.
Berlin
A series of interviews, and photographic study conducted by Mila Figuet
Wetlands: The Filthiest Movie of All Time
Hotel Pool, 2PM
I'm eight, and I'm swimming in a pool. I'm in Georgia. I'm alone. My dad is somewhere doing work, and my brother is at the other end of the abyss. I'm kicking my legs. The other eight-year old girls are kicking their legs. I can kick like them, but something is always off.
The Absurd of Absurdity
The lady is sitting down, holding a pen. A piece of blank paper is in front of her. She fiddles with the instrument. She breathes, and she writes. What is soon to come is Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex.
her roots: Interview with Micaela Diamond
Micaela Diamond is a fiercely passionate and talented eighteen year old actress based in New York City. Micaela came into my life in a whirlwind, the way she seems to do everything. This captivating young woman became my best friend slowly and then all at once and has been enriching my life ever since.
On Top: NYC
When photographer Natalie Yang posted that she had some available slots to shoot in NYC, a new project popped up in my mind. I admire the way her lens lands on the subjects she chooses to capture, always strategically playing with light, taming colors. We came together to portray four young NYC based talented artists last June.
Earth as Feminine
All social issues are interconnected. This piece explores the impacts of the feminine connection to the earth and global warming in relation to women.