Damer der var for meget – En ny fortælling om kvinderne i kunsthistorien (Women Who Were Too Much – A New Account of Women in Art History)
For a long time, we have told the story of women in the arts as the story of those who were denied a place. But when you delve into letters, diaries and papers left behind, a far more nuanced picture emerges of women who made a living from their art, travelled the world and built remarkable careers.
In this talk, author and literary historian Sara Alfort takes you back to the late 19th century, when a group of Scandinavian women travelled across Europe to paint, exhibit their work and make a living from their art. They forged artistic careers for themselves and insisted on a way of life that defied the expectations of the time regarding what a woman could and ought to be.
Drawing on the books *When the Trees Grew into the Sky*, *Ladies Who Were Too Much* and *Ladies Who’d Had Enough*, Sara Alfort shows why we need a new narrative about the place of female artists in art history.
Practical information
- Tickets are refundable only in the event of cancellation.
- The talk will take place in the ‘Kunsten Classic’ exhibition.
- To protect the artworks, you may not bring food or drink into the exhibition.
- The talk is open to everyone. You do not need any prior knowledge of the artists or the exhibition to attend.
- Your standard ticket or student ticket grants access to the museum from 10.00. We think you should arrive early and explore our exhibitions.
- With an annual pass, you have free entry to the museum all year round and pay the lowest price for event tickets – in many cases, this applies to both the annual pass holder and a guest.
- Round off your evening with a visit to Brasserie Kunsten, which has just launched a new menu.
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