As a new exhibition brings together the radical works of Linder and Hannah Wilke, we reflect on their art which questions women’s sexuality, domesticity and commodification
Women’s bodies are deeply politicised, whether they are used for porn, procreation, or domestic service. Radical feminist artists have both railed against the ways in which women are viewed by society and constrained by its rules. Now, the two artists are being brought together for the first time in a potent exhibition at Alison Jacques in London.
Where Wilke responded to the domestic shackles of the 1950s, Linder has famously explored the sexualisation of women’s bodies through porn and advertising for escort services. Her photomontages often depict nude bodies and faces roughly ripped through, cut and paste in a rebellious manner that also connects with her punk and New Romantic roots. Alongside her artistic practice, Linder was part of Manchester post-punk band Ludus and she is also a poet.
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