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As Asian American and Pacific Islander month comes As Asian American and Pacific Islander month comes to a close, our latest post by Bea @beaveery delves into three memoirs by Asian American women — “Crying in H-Mart” by Michelle Zauner, “Almost American Girl” by Robin Ha, and “Minor Feelings” by Cathy Park Hong.

“The experience of the Asian American female always boils down to the relationship of mother and daughter, with daughters absorbing intergenerational trauma from their mothers.”

Read more with our link in bio!

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#SupportWomenArtistsNOW #InternationalSWANs #FF2Media #aapiheritagemonth #AAPI #asianamericanheritagemonth #AlmostAmericanGirl #cryinginhmart #minorfeelings #memoirs #bookstagram #booktok #asianamericanstories #asianamericanwomen #womenartists #womenauthors #michellezauner #robinha #cathyparkhong #japanesebreakfast
Kudos to FF2’s Jessica Bond for her inspiring ne Kudos to FF2’s Jessica Bond for her inspiring new feature on photographer Marilyn Stafford. 

“I think of myself as a storyteller, speaking through the lens of my camera. I have always endeavored to find a way to bring awareness to the public eye, to tell stories that are socially relevant and to create change for the better.” As Jess shows, Marilyn was dedicated “to depicting the stories of those who have been left voiceless.

#SupportWomenArtistsNow #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs #FF2Media #MarilynStafford #WomenArtists #WomenPhotographers #photojournalism #fashionphotography
“Hello, Gorgeous.” Our Love Makes Beanie Beaut “Hello, Gorgeous.” Our Love Makes Beanie Beautiful!

"Beanie as Fanny was absolutely magnetic. She radiated so much joy and charisma that watching her was a delight." - @julialaskr

We're continuing our celebration of the "Funny Girl" revival and so should you! @beaniefeldstein @funnygirlbwy

#FunnyGirl #SupportWomenArtistsNow #BeanieFeldstein #FannyBrice #Broadway #Theater #internationalSWANs #iSWANs #WomenArtists #WomenActresses #BarbraStreisand
Alexandra Byrne: Costume Design From Shakespeare t Alexandra Byrne: Costume Design From Shakespeare to Superheroes

"She is an expert at studying a historical time period and immersing herself in the clothing, photographs, and paintings of the time and designing in a way to combine those aesthetics with character development through costume."

#AlexandraByrne #CostumeDesign #TheAvengers #Emma #historical #clothing #design #SupportWomenArtistsNow #SWANoftheday #FF2Media #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs
Julie Benko Triumphs as Standby Fanny Brice in ‘ Julie Benko Triumphs as Standby Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’

"I had the great good fortune of seeing Julie in her debut performance, and she was, in a word, luminescent. She capably pulled us through Fanny Brice’s emotional journey from starry-eyed girl (who thinks the stage is all that matters) to heartbroken woman (who knows painfully well it is not)." - Mara Sandroff on @Jujujuliebee 

#JulieBenko #FunnyGirl #FannyBrice #MaraSandroff #Broadway #Theater #SupportWomenArtistsNow #iSWANs #InternationalSWANs #FF2Media #WomenArtists #Acting #Actress #musicals #BeanieFeldstein
Reflecting on Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Narcissus Garden Reflecting on Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Narcissus Garden’

May 1st was the 56th anniversary of Yayoi Kusama’s controversial exhibit “Narcissus Garden” at the 33rd Venice Biennale. The exhibit was meant to confront narcissism as well as make a statement on art consumerism, but Yayoi was actually barred from participating! After being expelled from the Venice Biennale for what was deemed a radical art showing, Yayoi opened “Narcissus Garden” in other locations including Brazil and New York. @yayoikusama_ 

#SupportWomenArtistsNow #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs #FF2Media #YayoiKusama #WomenArtists #VeniceBiennale #NarcissusGarden #HeatherLenz #installations #sculpture #garden #kusama #cosmicnaturebykusama
"I want people, women, in particular, to know that "I want people, women, in particular, to know that I did my best for somebody who doesn’t have a voice." 

Read our exclusive interview with @emmacooperfilm today! 

#MarilynMonroe #themysteryofmarilynmonroe #EmmaCooper #WomenDirectors #WomenArtists #Netflix #WatchNow #NewRelease #Documentary #DocumentaryFilm #SupportWomenArtistsNow #iSWANs #FF2Media
Travel to The Pale with Pearl Gluck in Search of F Travel to The Pale with Pearl Gluck in Search of Family History

Today's FF2 SWAN-of-the-Day is filmmaker Pearl Gluck best-known for DIVAN -- her very personal documentary about a trip to Eastern Europe in the early '00s. As lovely as this film is, it's especially poignant given what is happening in Ukraine right now. Pearl: We grieve with you. @palinkapictures 

#PearlGluck #Ukraine #SupportWomenArtistNow #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs #FF2Media #WomenFilmmakers #AshkenaziJudaism #PaleOfSettlement
Kiku Hughes on Japanese American Inter-Generationa Kiku Hughes on Japanese American Inter-Generational Trauma

"'Displacement' is a sci-fiction graphic novel about 'Kiku' – a teenager who’s pulled back in time to witness her maternal grandmother’s experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps." - @anywords_jdg 

#Displacement #KikuHughes #GraphicNovel #Comics #WorldWarII #Japanese #Illustration #Writer #WomenArtists #SupportWomenArtistsNow #FF2Media #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs
Tribute to Charlotte Salomon: Her Art Survives to Tribute to Charlotte Salomon: Her Art Survives to Tell Her Story

"Charlotte Salomon, as portrayed in David Foenkinos’s book, is a woman of depth and insight, who deployed her shattering personal history, her great loves, her suffering, and her keen observations into the creation of a brilliant artistic legacy." - @marthatoll 

#SupportWomenArtistsNow #iSWANs #InternationalSWANs #FF2Media #MarthaAnneToll #CharlotteSalomon #Holocaust #DavidFoenkinos #SamTaylor #Stolpersteine #WomenArtists
Celebrating the Impact of French Filmmaker Marie-L Celebrating the Impact of French Filmmaker Marie-Louise Iribe

"Marie-Louise starred in nearly 20 films, and is often credited as a pioneer of French cinema, but her name is not well-known." 

#WomenFilmmakers #SupportWomenArtistsNow #MarieLouiseIribe #ClassicFilm #FF2Media #WomenArtists #iSWANs #InternationalSWANs #SilentFilm #FrenchFilm
Celebrating Girl Power in ‘Josie & the Pussycats Celebrating Girl Power in ‘Josie & the Pussycats’

"Leesa Evans' careful attention to detail and fun use of the film’s aesthetic defined the experience of watching the movie."

Take a trip down memory lane and learn more about 'Josie & the Pussycats.'

#JosieAndThePussyCats #LeesaEvans #CostumeDesign #DeborahKaplan #WomenArtists #FF2Media #SWANoftheDay #SupportWomenArtistsNow #iSWANS #InternationalSWANs @leesaevansstyle
Molly Hashimoto Explores the Intersection of Natur Molly Hashimoto Explores the Intersection of Nature & Art

"Molly’s career has spanned over 20 years, but in that time her mission has remained the same: connecting people to nature and cultural history through hands-on art experiences." 

Celebrate Molly Hashimoto today!

#FF2Media #SWANoftheday #SupportWomenArtistsNow #MollyHashimoto #Nature #Art #WomenArtists #iSWANs #InternationalSwans #VisualArt #NaturalArt #Birds #BirdArt
Yan Ge Reflects on “Othering” in ‘Strange Be Yan Ge Reflects on “Othering” in ‘Strange Beasts of China’

"I didn’t plan to write 'Strange Beasts of China.' I think, if anything, this book was kind of a digression. And I think because of that, it was quite pleasant to write it." 

Read the full interview with Yan Ge at the link in our bio!

#StrangeBeastsofChina #YanGe #Literature #Literary #FF2Media #WomenWriters #SupportWomenArtistsNow #iSWANs #internationalSWANs #WomenAuthors #China #Othering
‘Down in the Delta’: Maya Angelou’s Legacy I ‘Down in the Delta’: Maya Angelou’s Legacy Includes This Timeless Gem

"Although it was released in 1998, 'Down in the Delta' has a timeless quality that makes it touching decades later." - Stephanie A. Taylor 

Our celebration of Maya Angelou's birthday continues! 

#SupportWomenArtistsNow #internationalSWANs #iSWANs #FF2Media #FaithRinggold #DownintheDelta #OprahWinfrey #MayasQuiltofLife #MayaAngelou #HappyBirthday #WomeninHistory #WomenArtists #Poet #Author #Filmmaker #Director
Celebrating the Prolific Legacy of Maya Angelou " Celebrating the Prolific Legacy of Maya Angelou

"Today, we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Maya Angelou, a pioneering author, poet, filmmaker and civil rights activist! Maya was incredibly prolific in demonstrating her talent and passion, leaving her mark across the art world in almost every medium." 

Celebrate Maya Angelou's birthday with us today!

#SupportWomenArtistsNow #internationalSWANs #iSWANs #FF2Media #FaithRinggold #OprahWinfrey #MayasQuiltofLife #DownInTheDelta #MayaAngelou #WomenArtists #WomenInHistory #Poet #Filmmaker #Artist #Author #Activist
The Memory Orchard: Susan Alexandra’s Flagship S The Memory Orchard: Susan Alexandra’s Flagship Store

"[Alexandra's] work itself is transportive to a joyful and playful world, instantly recognizable as a millennial childhood." - Allison Green

#SusanAlexandra #NYC #Shopping #Storefronts #Millenial #WomenArtists #WomenDesigners #Fashion #Memory #FF2Media #SupportWomenArtistsNow #OrchardStreet
Sexy, Terrifying Film from Boy Harsher with a Kill Sexy, Terrifying Film from Boy Harsher with a Killer Soundtrack

"The meta-commentary scenes in 'The Runner' mostly reflect our world. But in the Runner’s world, Boy Harsher’s ‘80s-nostalgic sound is visually translated into a pre-internet scape." - Hannah Lamb-Vines

Check out our full review of Boy Harsher's 'The Runner' today!

#BoyHarsher #SynthPop #JaeMatthews #TheRunner #Experimental #ExperimentalFilm #Horror #Thriller #KrisEsfandiari #KingWoman #Music #FF2Media #SupportWomenArtistsNow
Anne Boleyn: Susan Bordo Assesses Fact versus Fict Anne Boleyn: Susan Bordo Assesses Fact versus Fiction

"Centuries after her death, the image of Anne Boleyn continues to stand the test of time, though not without some discrepancy on what that image actually looks like." - Roza Melkumyan

#AnneBoleyn #SusanBordo #iSWANs #LiteraryArts #History #Philosophy #HistoricalWomen #ToBeRead #Spencer #FF2Media #EnglishHistory #Queen
Join FF2 in Celebrating the 15th Annual SWAN Day! Join FF2 in Celebrating the 15th Annual SWAN Day!

“Today is the last Saturday of March, and I am thrilled to be celebrating 15 years of continuous SWAN Day programming.” - Jan Lisa Huttner 

Learn more about SWAN Day at the link in our bio and celebrate a woman artist today! 

#SWAN #SWANDay #iSWANS #SupportWomenArtistsNow #Ff2Media #womenartists #InternationalSWANs #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenFilmmakers #WomenPainters #WomenDancers #WomenDesigners
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As Asian American and Pacific Islander month comes As Asian American and Pacific Islander month comes to a close, our latest post by Bea @beaveery delves into three memoirs by Asian American women — “Crying in H-Mart” by Michelle Zauner, “Almost American Girl” by Robin Ha, and “Minor Feelings” by Cathy Park Hong.

“The experience of the Asian American female always boils down to the relationship of mother and daughter, with daughters absorbing intergenerational trauma from their mothers.”

Read more with our link in bio!

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#SupportWomenArtistsNOW #InternationalSWANs #FF2Media #aapiheritagemonth #AAPI #asianamericanheritagemonth #AlmostAmericanGirl #cryinginhmart #minorfeelings #memoirs #bookstagram #booktok #asianamericanstories #asianamericanwomen #womenartists #womenauthors #michellezauner #robinha #cathyparkhong #japanesebreakfast
Kudos to FF2’s Jessica Bond for her inspiring ne Kudos to FF2’s Jessica Bond for her inspiring new feature on photographer Marilyn Stafford. 

“I think of myself as a storyteller, speaking through the lens of my camera. I have always endeavored to find a way to bring awareness to the public eye, to tell stories that are socially relevant and to create change for the better.” As Jess shows, Marilyn was dedicated “to depicting the stories of those who have been left voiceless.

#SupportWomenArtistsNow #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs #FF2Media #MarilynStafford #WomenArtists #WomenPhotographers #photojournalism #fashionphotography
“Hello, Gorgeous.” Our Love Makes Beanie Beaut “Hello, Gorgeous.” Our Love Makes Beanie Beautiful!

"Beanie as Fanny was absolutely magnetic. She radiated so much joy and charisma that watching her was a delight." - @julialaskr

We're continuing our celebration of the "Funny Girl" revival and so should you! @beaniefeldstein @funnygirlbwy

#FunnyGirl #SupportWomenArtistsNow #BeanieFeldstein #FannyBrice #Broadway #Theater #internationalSWANs #iSWANs #WomenArtists #WomenActresses #BarbraStreisand
Alexandra Byrne: Costume Design From Shakespeare t Alexandra Byrne: Costume Design From Shakespeare to Superheroes

"She is an expert at studying a historical time period and immersing herself in the clothing, photographs, and paintings of the time and designing in a way to combine those aesthetics with character development through costume."

#AlexandraByrne #CostumeDesign #TheAvengers #Emma #historical #clothing #design #SupportWomenArtistsNow #SWANoftheday #FF2Media #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs
Julie Benko Triumphs as Standby Fanny Brice in ‘ Julie Benko Triumphs as Standby Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’

"I had the great good fortune of seeing Julie in her debut performance, and she was, in a word, luminescent. She capably pulled us through Fanny Brice’s emotional journey from starry-eyed girl (who thinks the stage is all that matters) to heartbroken woman (who knows painfully well it is not)." - Mara Sandroff on @Jujujuliebee 

#JulieBenko #FunnyGirl #FannyBrice #MaraSandroff #Broadway #Theater #SupportWomenArtistsNow #iSWANs #InternationalSWANs #FF2Media #WomenArtists #Acting #Actress #musicals #BeanieFeldstein
Reflecting on Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Narcissus Garden Reflecting on Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Narcissus Garden’

May 1st was the 56th anniversary of Yayoi Kusama’s controversial exhibit “Narcissus Garden” at the 33rd Venice Biennale. The exhibit was meant to confront narcissism as well as make a statement on art consumerism, but Yayoi was actually barred from participating! After being expelled from the Venice Biennale for what was deemed a radical art showing, Yayoi opened “Narcissus Garden” in other locations including Brazil and New York. @yayoikusama_ 

#SupportWomenArtistsNow #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs #FF2Media #YayoiKusama #WomenArtists #VeniceBiennale #NarcissusGarden #HeatherLenz #installations #sculpture #garden #kusama #cosmicnaturebykusama
"I want people, women, in particular, to know that "I want people, women, in particular, to know that I did my best for somebody who doesn’t have a voice." 

Read our exclusive interview with @emmacooperfilm today! 

#MarilynMonroe #themysteryofmarilynmonroe #EmmaCooper #WomenDirectors #WomenArtists #Netflix #WatchNow #NewRelease #Documentary #DocumentaryFilm #SupportWomenArtistsNow #iSWANs #FF2Media
Travel to The Pale with Pearl Gluck in Search of F Travel to The Pale with Pearl Gluck in Search of Family History

Today's FF2 SWAN-of-the-Day is filmmaker Pearl Gluck best-known for DIVAN -- her very personal documentary about a trip to Eastern Europe in the early '00s. As lovely as this film is, it's especially poignant given what is happening in Ukraine right now. Pearl: We grieve with you. @palinkapictures 

#PearlGluck #Ukraine #SupportWomenArtistNow #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs #FF2Media #WomenFilmmakers #AshkenaziJudaism #PaleOfSettlement
Kiku Hughes on Japanese American Inter-Generationa Kiku Hughes on Japanese American Inter-Generational Trauma

"'Displacement' is a sci-fiction graphic novel about 'Kiku' – a teenager who’s pulled back in time to witness her maternal grandmother’s experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps." - @anywords_jdg 

#Displacement #KikuHughes #GraphicNovel #Comics #WorldWarII #Japanese #Illustration #Writer #WomenArtists #SupportWomenArtistsNow #FF2Media #InternationalSWANs #iSWANs
Tribute to Charlotte Salomon: Her Art Survives to Tribute to Charlotte Salomon: Her Art Survives to Tell Her Story

"Charlotte Salomon, as portrayed in David Foenkinos’s book, is a woman of depth and insight, who deployed her shattering personal history, her great loves, her suffering, and her keen observations into the creation of a brilliant artistic legacy." - @marthatoll 

#SupportWomenArtistsNow #iSWANs #InternationalSWANs #FF2Media #MarthaAnneToll #CharlotteSalomon #Holocaust #DavidFoenkinos #SamTaylor #Stolpersteine #WomenArtists
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