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This publication serves as the first comprehensive catalogue of Joan Semmel's work, tracing her career from early abstract-expressionist paintings to her influential feminist art and activism, culminating in her current monumental work focused on her own mature body. Readers will explore nearly fifty-five years of Semmel's extraordinary output, featuring forty paintings and a selection of rarely seen drawings, collages, and photographs. Despite facing persistent censorship and the challenges of sexism and ageism, Semmel (b. 1932) creates art that reflects the ongoing struggle for women's equal representation, autonomy over their bodies and sexuality, and empowerment through self-expression. As sex and body positivity movements gain traction globally, it is essential to acknowledge Semmel's pivotal yet under-recognized role in advancing these ideas. While she is celebrated as a significant feminist painter, her influence on representational painting in the U.S. remains less acknowledged. The authors will examine Semmel within feminist and figurative painting frameworks, reflecting her desire to be recognized in these contexts, particularly regarding her innovative portrayal of the nude body. At 87, Semmel continues to produce vital work that challenges the conventions of figurative painting.
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Joan Semmel: Skin in the Game, Marquand Books Inc
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- 2021
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