I'm not at all surprised that female historians of women's art have been erased by history, just like many of the women they wrote about. So often, a woman will be hugely well-known and successful for a time when alive and then disappear completely afterwards. I know it happens to men, too, but not so much I think.
Good luck with your American tour. What an adventure! I am still reading my library copy of The Story of Art Without Men here in North Wales and enjoying it so much that I am rationing myself to a chapter a week. Thanks for doing all that research. It was the perfect time to publish a new book on the subject and I love the accessible way you have done it.
I'm not at all surprised that female historians of women's art have been erased by history, just like many of the women they wrote about. So often, a woman will be hugely well-known and successful for a time when alive and then disappear completely afterwards. I know it happens to men, too, but not so much I think.
Good luck with your American tour. What an adventure! I am still reading my library copy of The Story of Art Without Men here in North Wales and enjoying it so much that I am rationing myself to a chapter a week. Thanks for doing all that research. It was the perfect time to publish a new book on the subject and I love the accessible way you have done it.
Safe travels, Katy.
I found your Guardian article profound, in particular, the last paragraph , which I have copied into my journal for frequent rereading.
Hopefully you will be in NYC at other times - as I will not be able to attend on Nov 2nd.
Yay! You are coming to Ottawa. Can hardly wait!