Luise Guest
@luiseguest.bsky.social
Writer, Researcher, Teacher, Curator, Feminist - Chinese contemporary art mostly. Author of 'Half the Sky: Conversations with Women Artists in China', and the forthcoming 'Invisible Ink: Feminism and Chinese Identity in Contemporary Art'.
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Been devouring this the last few weeks and I cannot believe how essential it feels for understanding our current moment
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January 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Been devouring this the last few weeks and I cannot believe how essential it feels for understanding our current moment
susanfaludi.com/backlash-cha...
susanfaludi.com/backlash-cha...
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In the eighth chapter, @luiseguest.bsky.social reflects on gendered experiences of sexuality, motherhood, and daughterhood in the work of contemporary Chinese artists Tao Aimin, Cao Yu, and Liu Xi
December 1, 2024 at 10:49 PM
In the eighth chapter, @luiseguest.bsky.social reflects on gendered experiences of sexuality, motherhood, and daughterhood in the work of contemporary Chinese artists Tao Aimin, Cao Yu, and Liu Xi
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Owen Leong's exhibition 'Bitten Peach' at IAC, Western Sydney University, takes as its intriguing premise a queer reading of Pu Songling's extraordinary Qing Dynasty collection of fables, the Liao Zhai - the 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio'.
November 21, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Owen Leong's exhibition 'Bitten Peach' at IAC, Western Sydney University, takes as its intriguing premise a queer reading of Pu Songling's extraordinary Qing Dynasty collection of fables, the Liao Zhai - the 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio'.
Nusra Latif Qureshi 'Birds in Far Pavilions' @artgalleryofnsw - trained in the Mughal miniature tradition in Lahore before coming to Australia, her work reflects on the history of Pakistan, colonialism, migration, desire, dreams, and on the and display of objects as artworks. And, wow, the colour!
November 21, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Nusra Latif Qureshi 'Birds in Far Pavilions' @artgalleryofnsw - trained in the Mughal miniature tradition in Lahore before coming to Australia, her work reflects on the history of Pakistan, colonialism, migration, desire, dreams, and on the and display of objects as artworks. And, wow, the colour!
A must-read
If you read anything today, read this. I consider @carolecadwalla a prophetic voice and brilliant writer who saw all this before it even hit us.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A new era dawns. America’s tech bros now strut their stuff in the corridors of power | Carole Cadwalladr
The era that began with the Great Disruptor’s first term is over. Beware the emerging elite
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM
A must-read
I'm in Australia not the US, but even so I'm hideously depressed by each new outrage. But I'm learning to play mahjong with some friends and it's proving to be an excellent distraction! Can recommend.
November 15, 2024 at 7:07 AM
I'm in Australia not the US, but even so I'm hideously depressed by each new outrage. But I'm learning to play mahjong with some friends and it's proving to be an excellent distraction! Can recommend.
Just updated my website with some long overdue additions: www.luiseguest.com.au?fbclid=IwY2x...
LUISE GUEST
Luise Guest is a Sydney-based writer, art educator, curator and researcher focused on China and contemporary Chinese art.
www.luiseguest.com.au
November 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Just updated my website with some long overdue additions: www.luiseguest.com.au?fbclid=IwY2x...
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How do you face fascism? I like Orwell's version: ground yourself in direct and immediate experience, trust your senses, find some joy, turn back to face the fascists and tell truths to combat the lies.
November 13, 2024 at 7:35 PM
How do you face fascism? I like Orwell's version: ground yourself in direct and immediate experience, trust your senses, find some joy, turn back to face the fascists and tell truths to combat the lies.
One of my favourite paintings of all time - such a badass!
November 13, 2024 at 9:54 AM
One of my favourite paintings of all time - such a badass!