Performing Women

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• 《氓》

  A poem that is part of Confucius' compilation "诗经" or the "Classic of Poetry" telling the story of a woman who falls in love with a man whose love for her changes
  
• The K'e

  The first song in Women's Songbook, translated from Chinese to English about a woman telling the beginning and end of her love story with a man
  
• Selected Collection of Lauren Jade Martin T-Shirts, Digitized

  A picture of digital avatars wearing real t-shirts, associated with the punk and riot grrrrl movements, owned by Lauren Jade Martin.
  
• Liberation Through OnlyFans

  A collage featuring images of Only Fans creators and quotes about Only Fans as a platform for liberation
  
• Poster for Gala Fashion Matinee to benefit The American Theatre Wing

  Poster for a Fashion Matinee hosted by the American Theatre Wing of the British War Relief Society to "support a home for bombed out children." The poster features artwork by James Montgomery Flagg
  
• Photograph and Note from Ruth Mitchell to Florence Klotz

  This is the front and back of a photocard sent from stage manager Ruth Mitchell to her life partner, costume designer Florence Klotz, while ostensibly working on a unknown production of Hamlet. The note on the back of the card reads: "Taken at the stage door. Don't let the pictures fool you. Just one of the actors. He plays Hamlet. I'm still true to you. Love Ruth."
  
• Wedge, No. 6 (Winter 1984) Sexuality : Re/Positions

  A periodical featuring essays about gender, sexuality, and bodies along with images and art pieces of women bodies