Lisa Yuskavage's 2015 David Zwirner Exhibition Introduces Male Figures, Complicates Feminist Discourse
From April 23 to June 13, 2015, Lisa Yuskavage showcased her fourth solo exhibition at David Zwirner's gallery in New York. This display introduced new paintings and pastels featuring male figures for the first time, including Dude looks like Jesus (2014) and God of Hippies (2014). These pieces, along with her female figures, highlighted intricate gender dynamics, particularly in The Neighbors. The exhibition sparked renewed discussions regarding Yuskavage's feminist perspectives, drawing on contemporary feminist conversations and influences like Roxane Gay's 2014 essay collection, Bad Feminist. Yuskavage's continued examination of hypersexualized female figures was evident in works such as Sari (2015) and Around the House (2015), showcasing her technical skill and focus on voyeurism and feminine representation.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: April 23 to June 13, 2015
- Location: David Zwirner gallery at 533 West 19th Street, New York
- Fourth solo show at David Zwirner for Lisa Yuskavage
- First inclusion of male figures in Yuskavage's work
- Figures less exaggerated than previous work, closer to Penthouse references
- Exhibition reignited debates about feminist/sexist interpretations
- Contemporary feminist context includes Judith Butler, queer theory, post-colonialism
- Connections to other women artists using self-portraiture tradition
Entities
Artists
- Lisa Yuskavage
- Judith Butler
- Johanna Fateman
- Roxane Gay
- Kate Zambreno
- Maria Lassnig
- Leonora Carrington
- Frida Kahlo
- Joan Semmel
- Heidi Hahn
- Genieve Figgis
- Allison Schulnik
- Ella Kruglyanskaya
Institutions
- David Zwirner
- Artforum
- Harper Collins
- Penthouse
Locations
- New York
- United States