Feminist Art Manifestos

A unique anthology of 35 feminist art manifestos by contemporary women artists from around the world (1969-2013) introduced by Katy Deepwell. These feminist art manifestos written at different moments over the last forty years explore the potential of women's cultural production as visual artists. Manifestos occupy a specific place in the visual arts, as a means to communicate radical ideas. These texts outline a critique of patriarchy and utopian hopes for the future. Includes manifestos by: Mierle Laderman Ukeles, Agnes Denes, Michele Wallace, Nancy Spero, Monica Sjoo and Anne Berg, Rita Mae Brown, VALIE EXPORT, Klonaris/ Thomadaki, Carolee Schneemann, Ulrike Rosenbach, Ewa Partum, Women Artists of Pakistan, Chila Burman, VNS Matrix, Violetta Liagatchev, Old Boys Network, Senga Nengudi, Dora Garcia, Subrosa, Orlan, Factory of Found Clothes, FAAB, Mette Ingvartsen, Xabier Arakistain, Yes Association!, Arahmaiani, Guerrilla Girls, Julie Perini, Elizabeth M. Stephens and Annie M. Sprinkie, Lucia Tkacova and Anetta Mona Chisa, Silvia Ziranek, and Martine Syms.