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I’m Not Your Muse: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries

I’m Not Your Muse: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries

$29.00 at The Barnes Foundation.

An illuminating exploration of 31 incredible women—across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more—whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as “muses” to history’s better-known men.  What does it mean to be someone’s “muse”? Historically, to be called a “muse” among artistic circles has been marketed as a flattering title. It is a commendation that most often refers to a woman whose vivacity and beauty are the source of inspiration for a (usually) male artist…