Katy Hessel

2 months ago | msn.com | Katy Hessel

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2 months ago | msn.com | Katy Hessel

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2 months ago | theguardian.com | Katy Hessel

Ten years ago, I went to an art fair and didn’t see any works by a woman. I asked myself: “Could I name 10 female artists? What about those working before 1800 or 1700?” The answer was no. Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to shedding a light on as many female artists as I can. I felt it was especially urgent with artists from the 16th and 17th centuries, when women had barely any opportunities, but despite the odds still created.

Dec 19, 2024 | theguardian.com | Katy Hessel

How much do you know about the Virgin Mary? Go to any Catholic country, church, institution or European museum, and her image is inescapable – as the idealised, obeisant, chaste, beautiful woman. With her hands clasped together, or in the Madonna and Child pose, as queen of the heavens, or humbly sitting in nature, she is portrayed in blue, symbolising purity, full of piety in her wilfully subservient role.

Dec 7, 2024 | freitag.de | Katy Hessel

Apps und Handys machen süchtig und schaffen Isolation. Ein langer Blick auf einen Wandteppich kann helfen Von Wie oft blicken Sie noch in den Himmel und nicht auf Ihr Smartphone, wenn Sie draußen sind? Wenn Sie Zug fahren, wie viele Leute interagieren mit ihren Mitmenschen, statt auf ihr Telefon zu starren? Ich will nicht urteilen. Ich bin genauso süchtig nach dem digitalen Dopamin-Kick wie unzählige andere.