Nancy Spero is being honored...

via the National Women’s History Project (along with other women artists such as Faith Ringgold and Judy Chicago). She is best known for her participation with protest against the Vietnam War, Civil Rights movement and the women’s movement. Her work relates back to the idea of the “male gaze,” which showed films and other media from the male perspective. Nancy Spero has tried to move away from the “male gaze” to create a “woman’s vision.” However most of her work is seen as a protest against war and male dominance. She later uses the images of Medusa and Greek goddesses in her art. From animal rights to the abuse of women and the poor, she has done it all. Enclosed are links to the actual article for the women being honored at the National Women’s History Project site. The other link is to a collection of her artwork which spans from 1952 to 1996.

Link for the NWHP site.
Link for a viewing of Nancy Spero's work.
Youtube video of Spero talking about her work.