WACK Art

Title: Striking Whemn the Spirit Was Hot
Author: Ken Johnson
Source: The New York Times
Date of Article: February 15, 2008

The new feminist revolutionary move in the art world is coming from an exhibition entitled “WACK: Art and the Feminist Revolution.” The title of this exhibition is based on the title that plays on the acronym from historical feminist groups such as Women’s Action Coalition (WAC) and Women Artists in Revolution (WAR). In this exhibition these artists have many different types of artwork that either are for teaching a lesson on “gender politics, freedom and possibilities” as stated by Ken Johnson. In my opinion, the artwork that is being created by these artists is nothing more than an expression of their thoughts, whether people take it as a “political message” is up to the viewer. Yes, it does open our minds to different points of view. However, it is my opinion that good art is supposed to transport your mind to the world of the artists, in which it may teach you a lesson on the way or not is up to each individual’s hierarchical train of thought.