MAN as OBJECT - Reversing the Gaze

The exhibition ‘Man as Object: Reversing the Gaze’  examines the visibility of men and masculinity from female/feminist/transgender perspectives.  In the context of this exhibition, the male figure assumes the historically 'female' role with the male body and its gender expression shown as spectacle for a woman's viewing and contemplation. This truly feminist stance positions the surveyor as critic of traditional gender roles, problematizing notions of 'men,' 'male,' 'masculinity,' 'women' and 'female.’ This is an inclusive show for women and transgender artists to challenge what it means for 'women' to look at 'men.' 

‘Man as Object: Reversing the Gaze’ was exhibited at the SOMArts Cultural Center Gallery, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA  from November 4 - 30, 2011. It was also exhibited at the Kinsey Institute Gallery at Indiana University from April 13 - June 29, 2012. 

Tanya Augsburg, feminist interdisciplinary scholar, juror. 

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2011 FEATURED ARTISTS

At a Glance...

Opening Reception at SOMArts
Nov 4, 2011
Performance Art
Nov 4 and Nov 13, 2011
Peepshow Drawing Circle
Nov 13, 2011
Closing Reception
Nov 30, 2011

Exhibition at
Kinsey Institute Gallery
Indiana University
Apr. 13 - Jun. 29, 2012

 SOMArts Cultural Center Curatorial Residency Award

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Congratulations to
Karen Gutfreund & Priscilla Otani 
'Man as Object - Reversing the Gaze'
2011 Award Recipients 
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Header Image (left): Della Calfee, Men As Table, Archival paper, 14 x 11 inches, 1991.
Header Image (middle top): Erika Meriaux, Heracles and Omphale, Oil on linen canvas, 48 x 28 inches, 2010.