These Global Art Exhibitions Show the Nasty Women Movement Is Still Going Strong

No one could have predicted that when President Trump labeled Hillary Clinton a “nasty woman” during the 2016 presidential debates, it would spark an international protest movement. Today, the term “nasty woman” signifies someone who supports and defends the rights of ALL women. Now a new art exhibition is bringing together wildly talented nasty women artists and celebrating the creativity behind this new resistance movement.

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Repeat after me: ¡Yo soy fuerte! / I am strong! Amanda Ontiveros @mandita_28 reaffirms this truth for all of us with her embroidery submission entitled “Yo Soy…” ⚫⚫⚫ “Yo Soy Mujer. I am a Woman, born & raised in La Villita (Little Village) Chicago, stitching words of wisdom & learning from other strong & invincible women around me. My Chicago pride & Latino culture has been a big part of the woman I am today.” ⚫⚫⚫ This powerful piece will be available THIS FRIDAY at our event & fundraiser! Visit nastywomenartchicago for more info!

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Roxanne Jackson and Jessamyn Fiore launched the first Nasty Women exhibition in New York City in January 2017. They put a call for art out on Facebook and received an overwhelming response — the exhibition ended up featuring the artwork of over 623 self-identified “nasty women” artists from all over the country. The event raised over $50,000 for Planned Parenthood and other nonprofits that support women’s rights, and it was so successful that it has inspired sister exhibitions all over the world.

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Submission Spotlight! A beautifully illustrated uterus entitled “Girl Power” by @arteryink! “Our company; Artery Ink, is all about encouraging & inspiring you to learn more about your body & take better care of it! Through our art (prints, greeting cards, t-shirts & coloring book) we hope to show you the beauty which can be found inside of us all.” ⚫⚫⚫ This art & more will be available on May 5th at Moonlight Studios! Check out nastywomenartchicago.org for more info!

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If your summer plans are still up in the air, we suggest taking a peek at the 20+ Nasty Women exhibitions taking place all over the country and the world. You could plan the ultimate feminist road trip by hopping from city to city to check out this spectacular art. Oklahoma? Atlanta? We’re so in! Or if you’re craving some Euro vibes, you could visit a Nasty Women gallery in the Netherlands or Ireland.

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We've received some amazing submissions to our Nasty Women Athens exhibition but there’s still time to be a part of this show! Deadline is May 27th, visit the link in our bio for details ❕ • • • Melody Croft “Nevertheless Persist” Oil on canvas

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Think your hometown needs a Nasty Women exhibition? Ready to submit your own work to the cause? Contact the OG Nasty Women for more information about how you can bring the spirit of the resistance to a gallery near you. Then sharpen your knitting needles, stock up on paint, go crazy with embroidery thread, and let your creativity take over.

What’s the next art exhibit on your must-visit list? Tweet us @BritandCo and let us know!

(Featured image via @nastywomenartchicago)