The Infinite Woman Exhibition at Villa Carmignac Explores Gender Archetypes
The Infinite Woman, curated by British curator Alona Pardo, featured over 60 artists at Villa Carmignac on Porquerolles Island, France, redefining traditional views of femininity. This exhibition wrapped up on November 3, 2024, and was organized into thematic sections like Of Myths and Monsters and Dark Waters. Among the highlighted artworks were Botticelli's La Vierge à la Grenade (1487) and Judy Chicago's Childbirth in America: Crowning Quilt 7/9 (1982). It tackled gender stereotypes from ancient times to contemporary issues like the #MeToo movement and the reversal of Roe v. Wade. The Fondation Carmignac also introduced a unique experience by encouraging visitors to walk barefoot and showcased unframed pieces in natural light.
Key facts
- The Infinite Woman exhibition was held at Villa Carmignac on Porquerolles island, France.
- The exhibition ended on 3 November 2024.
- Curated by British curator Alona Pardo.
- Featured over 60 artists addressing gender archetypes.
- Exhibition organized into five thematic zones: Of Myths and Monsters, The Sweetest Taboo, (Dis)obedient Bodies, Shape Shifters, and Dark Waters.
- Included works by Botticelli, Mary Beth Edelson, Billie Zangewa, Hayv Kahraman, Judy Chicago, Ghada Amer, Anna Perach, Alina Szapocznikow, Julie Curtiss, Rosemarie Trockel, and Picasso.
- Visitors were invited to remove shoes at the entrance to enhance sensory engagement.
- Artworks were presented unframed under natural light.
Entities
Artists
- Alona Pardo
- Botticelli
- Mary Beth Edelson
- Grace Jones
- Michelle Obama
- Billie Zangewa
- Hayv Kahraman
- Judy Chicago
- Ghada Amer
- Audre Lorde
- Anna Perach
- Hans Baldung Grien
- Alina Szapocznikow
- Julie Curtiss
- Rosemarie Trockel
- Pablo Picasso
- Sarah Baartman
Institutions
- Villa Carmignac
- Fondation Carmignac
Locations
- Porquerolles
- France
- Johannesburg
- South Africa
- Iraq
- Cairo
- Egypt
- Paris
- USA