Ideal Women from Elena on Vimeo. Last week I talked about my inspiring meet-ups and how creative people seem to flock to Paris. I mentioned one friend in particular, Elena, who is the genius behind the Illusionists and No Country for Young Women. Back in December, she made a short experimental film for ARTE and the Louvre’s new project “4 Semaines” (4 weeks) about women and beauty. In the video, Elena juxtaposes the portrayal of women in the arts with their depiction in mass media, both American and foreign. The result is astounding. Puts a lot into perspective. How often do you think about the ways in which women are portrayed as sexual objects in the media vs. how they were portrayed historically more as sensual beings?
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