Sentences with phrase «feminist icons»

ROMANY KRAMORIS GALLERY - «Power and Protection: Bully Proof Vests» by Linda Stein has an Opening Reception on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Stein's vests feature heroic and feminist icons in order to empower the wearer and address issues of strength and justice in contemporary culture.

The position of the outsider and shape shifter is central to this body of work and the influence of feminist icons such as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde or artist, punk poet, experimental novelist and filmmaker Kathy Acker lingers.

The position of the outsider and shape shifter is central to this body of work and the influence of feminist icons such as Mary Tyler Moore, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde or artist, punk poet, experimental novelist and filmmaker Kathy Acker lingers.

Schapiro directly confronted the male dominated art world and its masculine symbols by replacing them with new bold, imagined feminist icons.

Consequently, she is referenced among some of art histories greatest feminist icons.

Nearly 50 artists are featured, from feminist icons like Betty Tompkins and Joan Semmel to emerging names fighting the same fight those women did against censorship and taboos decades ago.

It's a telling summation of ditzy Thelma (Geena Davis) and maternal Louise (Susan Sarandon), two mild - mannered nobodies - turned - desperadoes whose odyssey across the Southwest in the summer of 1991 made them feminist icons for a generation of women.

An irresistible timely lift - the - flap board book featuring lush illustrations of your favorite feminist icons as adorable babies!Before Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mae Jemison, Frida Kahlo, and others were change - making feminists, they...

But it was her turn as the tough - talking princess who defies the Evil Empire in «Star Wars» two years later that rocketed her into fame and turned her into a feminist icon at the tender age of 19.

When details of her self - titled 2013 album were originally leaked earlier that year under the moniker Mrs. Carter, it was panned by some critics for its foreshadowed embrace of the artist's still - new identity as hip - hop mogul Sean «Jay - Z» Carter's wife rather than the trailblazing feminist icon who coined powerful female anthems like Irreplaceable, Single Ladies and Independent Women from her Destiny's Child days.

Besides being riotously entertaining, her trailblazing career as a feminist icon was incredibly inspiring.

A profile of Steinem in the spring catalog led to vocal protests from customers who disagree with the feminist icon, but now more people are angry after the company's apology.

Kelly, who has become something of a feminist icon thanks to her tangles with GOP nominee Donald Trump, is seen by many inside Fox as the future of the network.

After all, the argument could be made that you are a feminist icon: fifty years of careers ranging from doctor to teacher and all points between.

(CNN)- If Hillary Clinton, the woman who came closest to becoming a major party presidential nominee, is a feminist icon, could something similar be said of Michele Bachmann, who officially launched her presidential campaign on Monday?

«If Hillary Clinton, the woman who came closest to becoming a major party presidential nominee, is a feminist icon, could something similar be said of Michele Bachmann, who officially launched her presidential campaign on Monday?»

She was an outstanding backbencher and a champion for humanity who should be recognised as a feminist icon.

Spitzer's lead dwindled to within the margin of error in the latest poll, but he's still benefiting from constant media coverage, while there's relatively little interest in Stringer's years in local politics and relation to feminist icon Bella Azbug.

Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has earned the endorsement of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, it was announced Wednesday.

Not only is she an incredible athlete, she's also a feminist icon and an outspoken advocate for body positivity.

George Eliot was such an incredible woman; I consider her a feminist icon for the way she proved, at a time when women's intellectual abilities and contributions weren't taken as seriously, that a woman could produce literary masterpieces that were just as compelling, if not more so, than that of any man writing at that time.

Hannah says it was Gloria Steinem, many years younger than Graham, who took Graham aside and said it was time for her to accept her role as feminist icon.

The President tries to prove he's a man's man by throwing out the first pitch at a Washington Nationals game, while Ivanka attempts to become a feminist icon by opening a school for girls.

Our Cartoon President, Season 1, Episode 10: The President tries to prove he's a man's man by throwing out the first pitch at a Washington Nationals game, while Ivanka attempts to become a feminist icon by opening a school for girls.

This film celebrates Ginsburg as a feminist icon, tracking her fight for women's rights from her appointment during the Clinton administration to the present day, but it makes room for inquiry into Ginsburg the woman, too.

I don't necessarily think Parker is a fantastic choice to play the feminist icon, and I much preferred the rumored Mary - Louise Parker as Moore's replacement.

Cameron did that and more, turning Sigourney Weaver's Ripley into an enduring feminist icon, amping up the military action and producing the most exhilarating roller - coaster ride of the decade.

Some members of the audience were incensed — why was feminist icon hacker hero Lisbeth Salander asking a man's permission to exercise her proxy?

Seeing a lucrative opportunity in challenging King to a one - off, winner - take - all, televised exhibition match, Riggs» public performance as a «male chauvinist pig» (putting the «show back into chauvinism») made it difficult, if not impossible, for King to reject Riggs offer without compromising her public persona as a women's rights advocate and a feminist icon.

Sarah Jessica Parker had shot scenes as feminist icon Gloria Steinem, who wrote an article on Lovelace and helped her as she reverted to her real name, Linda Boreman, and became an anti-porn crusader.

How it feeds into Wonder Woman — right down to her bracelets — is fascinating, providing an unexpected peek at the blueprint for a feminist icon.

Far too many people have tried to pigeonhole her Mildred Hayes as a feminist icon or straightforward heroine, but that gives the role, and her performance, too little credit.

Goodall kind of rejects the notion of being a feminist icon, which is kind of refreshing — because she is, and her story is so much about empowerment.»

After an encounter with world - famous sixties feminist icon, Faith Frank, Greer feels the world has opened its possibilities to her, and is encouraged to pursue a path helping impoverished and disadvantaged women around the world.

Is it reaching to consider Nancy Drew a feminist icon or a role model?

A 1960s feminist icon attempting to maintain her relevance.

With glowing praise from feminist icon Roxane Gay, Guillory's debut romantic comedy comes with high expectations.

A proto - feminist icon?

With her follow - up, Miller (who teaches high school Greek and Latin) transforms the mythical witch Circe into a feminist icon.

On the other side of the extreme was Lara Croft from Tomb Raider who with her curvy figure but preference for traditionally «masculine» activities, managed to serve as both sex symbol and feminist icon.

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A friend of left - wing writers and artists she was adopted as a feminist icon during the 1960s and 1970s, at which time she moved to the Upper West Side.

Brandi Chastain became an unlikely feminist icon when she ceremoniously ripped off her jersey after scoring the winning goal in the 1999 World Cup - revealing her sports bra in what would become an unforgettable, yet somehow scandalous, moment.

So why is she a feminist icon?

Lynda Benglis is a feminist icon.

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival presents a new documentary considering the life and work of feminist icon and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

An important feminist icon, Benglis expanded the purview of minimalism, a genre dominated by male artists, by experimenting with color and form and engaging explicitly with the body.

Hellen van Meene captures Zarina Green as the bearded lady saint, Uncumber, an unlikely feminist icon for our troubled times

Then there was an exhibition of works on paper by the Soho badass and all - around feminist icon Dorothea Rockburne, at Craig F. Starr.

A series of video installations that re-imagine punk - feminist icon Kathy Acker's book of the same title.