Category Archives: Women

vintage sexist Wife Beater Permit

Domestic Violence- No Joke

Who says there’s nothing funny about domestic violence? For some mid-century men, beating your wife was not only condoned, but provided an endless source of  belly laughs and good-natured guffaws. What red-blooded all American man  in 1957 wouldn’t be tickled

vintage sexist Wife Beater Permit

Domestic Violence- No Joke

Who says there’s nothing funny about domestic violence? For some mid-century men, beating your wife was not only condoned, but provided an endless source of  belly laughs and good-natured guffaws. What red-blooded all American man  in 1957 wouldn’t be tickled

vintage illustration woman upset

Controlling Women’s Bodies – Risky Business

If some right-wing fanatics have their way, every day will be Throwback Thursday if they stop government funding of Planned Parenthood. Other than in the retro world of Republicans who seem nostalgic for those pre Roe V Wade days, there

vintage illustration woman upset

Controlling Women’s Bodies – Risky Business

If some right-wing fanatics have their way, every day will be Throwback Thursday if they stop government funding of Planned Parenthood. Other than in the retro world of Republicans who seem nostalgic for those pre Roe V Wade days, there

Art collage Sally delstein appropriated images

All American Nativism – Nothing New

When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear of

Art collage Sally delstein appropriated images

All American Nativism – Nothing New

When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear of

Sally Edelstein Collage "How Old is Old" detail

Who’s Afraid of Feminism – Art Show Opening

                                            I am so pleased my collage How Old Is Old is included in an important exhibition at the

Sally Edelstein Collage "How Old is Old" detail

Who’s Afraid of Feminism – Art Show Opening

                                            I am so pleased my collage How Old Is Old is included in an important exhibition at the

Art catalog Who's Afraid of Feminism

Who’s Afraid of Feminism

     I am pleased to be part of a new Exhibit “Who’s Afraid of Feminism ” opening Sept. 10, 2015          WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ARTS, WITH A.I.R. GALLERY, PRESENTS:  WHO’S AFRAID OF FEMINISM?  VENUE: 155 Plymouth Street,

Art catalog Who's Afraid of Feminism

Who’s Afraid of Feminism

     I am pleased to be part of a new Exhibit “Who’s Afraid of Feminism ” opening Sept. 10, 2015          WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ARTS, WITH A.I.R. GALLERY, PRESENTS:  WHO’S AFRAID OF FEMINISM?  VENUE: 155 Plymouth Street,

Beach Club Preening

  How To Enjoy The Sun In Style In the summer of 1960 the glitter and glamor of my Grandmothers beach club often rivaled the showboating and schmoozing of the presidential campaign that summer. A glittering spectacle, out dazzling the

Beach Club Preening

  How To Enjoy The Sun In Style In the summer of 1960 the glitter and glamor of my Grandmothers beach club often rivaled the showboating and schmoozing of the presidential campaign that summer. A glittering spectacle, out dazzling the

Vintage sexst ad

Sexist Ads That Trump Would Enjoy

  In the retro world of Republicans, Trump follows a long tradition of misogyny, that is as offensive as it is woefully out of touch. In a Trump viewed world, the following vintage ads would be a real hoot. Would

Vintage sexst ad

Sexist Ads That Trump Would Enjoy

  In the retro world of Republicans, Trump follows a long tradition of misogyny, that is as offensive as it is woefully out of touch. In a Trump viewed world, the following vintage ads would be a real hoot. Would

transgender woman 1970s

Transfixed

  In 1976 while Caitlyn Jenner then known as Bruce Jenner catapulted to fame as America’s all American hero, a remarkable photo book was published showcasing the transgender community in Sydney, Australia. L) Bruce Jenner at 1976 Olympics Getty Image

transgender woman 1970s

Transfixed

  In 1976 while Caitlyn Jenner then known as Bruce Jenner catapulted to fame as America’s all American hero, a remarkable photo book was published showcasing the transgender community in Sydney, Australia. L) Bruce Jenner at 1976 Olympics Getty Image

collage Sally Edelstein appropriated images

The Year of the Woman

  Shirley Chisholm, Flo Kennedy, Bella Abzug, oh my! An amazing documentary that had been lost in time….until now. A  documentary that disappeared more than 40 years ago is finally available to everyone for the first time – a gift

collage Sally Edelstein appropriated images

The Year of the Woman

  Shirley Chisholm, Flo Kennedy, Bella Abzug, oh my! An amazing documentary that had been lost in time….until now. A  documentary that disappeared more than 40 years ago is finally available to everyone for the first time – a gift