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Not sure if this was already posted.

The article describes the referenced court case, and the artist's views and intentions.

Personally, I both loved and hated the idea at first. The more I think about it, the more I find it valuable in some way.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 5 months ago (3 children)

The museum this exhibit is at only allowed men until 1965. Today, there's a single, temporary exhibit within this museum that's only allowing women, with a stated intention to make people reflect on that previous time. That this single exhibit draws international attention speaks volumes to the reality of sexism in western society, and it's not the sexism you're talking about

[–] [email protected] 31 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It wasn’t right in 1965, and it isn’t right today. Creating inverse discrimination to draw attention to historical discrimination is still a form of discrimination, even if it is temporary.

This was just a poorly executed concept that could have been done better.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

The fact that it's not right is the point. That people across the entire planet are talking about this Australian art exhibit and sexism demonstrates this exhibit was executed really well

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Agree to disagree then—we’re both entitled to an opinion, as is the way with art.

The execution left me with a negative impression of the event, and has not really broadened my awareness. I hope it had its intended impact on others so it isn’t a total wash. I’m glad you found it more inspiring than I did.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 5 months ago

Probably a similar response as the women trying to enter the museum before 1965.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago

When you were in kindergarten did anyone explain the difference between good attention and bad attention?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago

Maybe the museum should take it up with the people still alive in 1965 who created the policy.

The guy paid to be admitted and they took his money. He gets to see all the art. If they didn't want to let him see all the art they should have charged him nothing.