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Guerrilla Girls

founded 1985

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This is a poster presenting statistics and commentary on gender representation in film direction. It critiques the underrepresentation of female directors and gender bias in Hollywood compared to political representation. The poster compares the percentage of female senators to female directors and lists film distributors with a lack of films directed by women in 2000. It includes an "anatomically correct Oscar" to highlight the predominance of white male winners and the lack of diversity in award history. The poster is divided into four sections delivering messages about gender inequality in the film industry, featuring graphics, statistics, and slogans from the activist group Guerrilla Girls.
Guerrilla Girls, Sundance Stickers [left sheet], 2001, offset lithograph in black on adhesive label, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.22.a

Sundance Stickers [left sheet]

Guerrilla Girls · 2001 · offset lithograph in black on adhesive label ·  Accession ID  2007.101.22.a

This drawing depicts a report on magazine cover and article representation by the Guerrilla Girls for the magazine "ARTHFORHIM." The data compares coverage of different demographics by three editors: Ingrid (1985-87), Ida (1988-92), and Jack (1992-present), showing statistics on cover and article representation based on gender and race (white men, white women, men of color, and women of color). The statistics reveal favoritism towards white men in both covers and articles over the years. The document aims to highlight the imbalance in art publication and representation. The design is clear and efficient, using bold typeface and percentage figures to illustrate the disparities effectively.
Guerrilla Girls, ARTFORHIM, 1994, offset lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.14

ARTFORHIM

Guerrilla Girls · 1994 · offset lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.101.14

This is an image of a report card titled "Guerrilla Girls' 1986 Report Card." The drawing depicts a table evaluating art galleries on their inclusion of women artists during the time periods 1985-6 and 1986-7. Various art galleries are listed in the left column with numbers representing the count of women artists they featured during the two time periods. There are handwritten remarks next to each gallery's data in the rightmost column labeled "Remarks." The image presents a critique on gender representation in the art world during the specified time frame.
Guerrilla Girls, Guerrilla Girls' 1986 Report Card, 1986, offset lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.2

Guerrilla Girls' 1986 Report Card

Guerrilla Girls · 1986 · offset lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.101.2

Guerrilla Girls, Dearest Art Collector, 1986, offset lithograph in black on pink wove paper, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.3

Dearest Art Collector

Guerrilla Girls · 1986 · offset lithograph in black on pink wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.101.3

This is a photograph of a printed poster featuring text. The design is monochromatic, with bold black text on a white background. At the top, the headline reads "RELAX SENATOR HELMS, THE ART WORLD IS YOUR KIND OF PLACE!" The body of the poster lists provocative statements critiquing various aspects of the art world such as racial representation, gender inequalities, conservatism among museum trustees, the absence of Affirmative Action, as well as the lack of financial support and opportunities for women and minority artists. Each point is crafted with irony. The poster is endorsed by the Guerrilla Girls, with their name at the bottom along with their tagline "CONSCIENCE OF THE ART WORLD."
Guerrilla Girls, Relax, Senator Helms, The Art World is Your Kind of Place!, 1989, offset lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.8

Relax, Senator Helms, The Art World is Your Kind of Place!

Guerrilla Girls · 1989 · offset lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.101.8

This is a photograph of a parody newspaper classified section featuring a satirical page from "The Token Times." The page humorously critiques and highlights issues within the art world, such as tokenism and biases in hiring practices. The page is divided into sections with fake job listings and announcements, including an opportunity for a "Curatorial Asst to Asst-Curator at Major Museum," a call for a "Well-Dressed Art History Major," a "Development Assistant" role requiring a "person of color," and artist calls targeted at minority groups. Each listing includes exaggerated and stereotypical requirements and descriptions to critique the lack of diversity and inclusion practices in the traditional art world. A notable detail is the mention of the Guerrilla Girls, an anonymous group of feminist, female artists devoted to fighting sexism and racism within the art world.
Guerrilla Girls, The Token Times, 1995, offset lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.16

The Token Times

Guerrilla Girls · 1995 · offset lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.101.16

This is a drawing depicting gender disparities in film direction. The artwork is divided into four sections that address the underrepresentation and challenges faced by women in the film industry. The top-left section features a graph comparing the number of male to female directors at the Sundance Film Festival in 1996 and provides statistics on the continuation of their careers. The top-right section includes a satirical message in a speech bubble regarding "under-dressed actresses" on posters, highlighting issues with women's roles and attire in media. The bottom-left section presents a question about gender and attention span with a drawing of an old television, along with statistics on women's lack of representation in commercial directing roles. The bottom-right section features a trivia question about Alice Guy Blache, a pioneering female director often overlooked in history despite her significant contributions to the film industry.
Guerrilla Girls, Sundance Stickers [right sheet], 2001, offset lithograph in black on adhesive label, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.22.b

Sundance Stickers [right sheet]

Guerrilla Girls · 2001 · offset lithograph in black on adhesive label ·  Accession ID  2007.101.22.b

This print features bold text at the top, "3 WHITE WOMEN, 1 WOMAN OF COLOR AND NO MEN OF COLOR – OUT OF 71 ARTISTS?" Below this, in smaller text, is a message addressed to Margit Rowell, Chief Curator, Department of Drawings, Museum of Modern Art, discussing the exclusion of women and artists of color in modern still life art exhibitions. The message is signed "Guerrilla Girls ". In the center of the print, there is a black and white design of the heads of four gorillas, appearing to sit together in some sort of abstract shape similar to bowl on a saucer or the top of a hat. The background is white.
Guerrilla Girls, 3 White Women, 1 Woman of Color and No Men of Color - Out of 71 Artists?, 1997, offset lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.20

3 White Women, 1 Woman of Color and No Men of Color - Out of 71 Artists?

Guerrilla Girls · 1997 · offset lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.101.20

Guerrilla Girls, 10 Trashy Ideas about the Environment, 1995, color offset lithograph on plastic bag, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.17

10 Trashy Ideas about the Environment

Guerrilla Girls · 1995 · color offset lithograph on plastic bag ·  Accession ID  2007.101.17

This is a photograph of a satirical poster resembling the United States Homeland Security Advisory System but tailored for women. It features a color-coded scale from "Severe" to "Low," each with humorous critiques of political decisions affecting women. The background is black with white and yellow text at the top reading "THE U.S. HOMELAND TERROR ALERT SYSTEM FOR WOMEN," accompanied by color blocks with texts below criticizing various policies related to women's rights, economic decisions, birth control, and more.
Guerrilla Girls, The U.S. Homeland Terror Alert System For Women, 2003, color offset lithograph on wove paper, Gift of the Gallery Girls in support of the Guerrilla Girls, 2007.101.27

The U.S. Homeland Terror Alert System For Women

Guerrilla Girls · 2003 · color offset lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.101.27