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FF2 Guest post by Jessica Bond
As the saying goes, a “picture is worth a thousand words.” Photography allows the photographer to express emotions when words are not enough while giving the viewer a glimpse of the world that the photographer created in the image. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently showcasing The New Woman Behind the Camera until October 6th, highlighting the women photographers in the 1920s through the 1950s that inspired generations of women photographers today.… read more.
Join us in celebrating the 46th anniversary of Márta Mészáros’ emotional drama, Adoption! Her movie broke new ground for feminist filmmaking by exploring the act of motherhood in a strikingly unconventional way in 1975. It tells the story of a woman factory worker, Kata, who—in her 40s—wants to adopt a neglected child.… read more.
Much like her colorful paintings, Alma Thomas exuded energy and verve, signaling a deep love for the beautiful things in life. Her intricate designs emulating the elegance of nature seem to have poured out of her soul. From her childhood in Georgia to her retirement in Washington DC, Thomas was an inspiration.
Growing up, Thomas was the oldest of four daughters in a well-respected family in Columbus, Georgia.… read more.
FF2 Guest post by Allison Green
I could see audience excitement for Yayoi Kusama’s Cosmic Nature from the moment I crossed through the entrance of the New York Botanical Gardens. The day was gray and threatened rain, but the vibrance of Kusama’s bright colors and rhythmic dots seemed to keep everyone in high spirits.… read more.
FF2 Guest post by Megan Hennessey
Before the pandemic, I struggled to find American theaters that recorded their productions and made them available online. I wanted to watch plays coming out of New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles without having to book a plane ticket and hotel room. (While I am aware of BroadwayHD, a streaming service that brings Broadway productions to you with the ease of your latest Netflix movie, I haven’t explored it further.… read more.
On the five-year anniversary of Queen of Katwe, we celebrate filmmaker Mira Nair!
This biographical drama is perfect for fans who loved The Queen’s Gambit, as it centers on a young girl who wants to become a chess master. Her name is Phiona Mutesi, and she lives in Katwe, the capital of Uganda. In real life, Phiona represented Uganda at four Women’s Chess Olympiads and is one of the first titled female players in Ugandan chess history.… read more.