More than a Muse: Creative Partnerships That Sold Talented Women Short

Katie McCabe

Mar 2020 · Hardie Grant Publishing

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How many times have you seen a woman artist solely referred to as the wife, girlfriend, muse, or ‘mistress’ of a man in the public eye?

Throughout history, the achievements of women working across artistic disciplines – from visual artists to writers to filmmakers – have been largely undervalued, with the title of ‘genius’ reserved mainly for men. More than a Muse unpacks the complex romantic relationships that left women overshadowed, anonymous or underestimated in their work. Katie McCabe shines a light on the stories of talents like photographer Dora Maar, pioneering film editor and Hitchcock-collaborator Alma Reville, jazz pianist Lil Hardin Armstrong and many more.

Exploring a broad scope of art movements and moments from Surrealism to early British silent film, Katie reexamines the contributions of women that have too often been ignored. More than a Muse views our history through the lens of artistic partnership, and positions women solidly in the foreground.

How many times have you seen a woman artist solely referred to as the wife, girlfriend, muse, or ‘mistress’ of a man in the public eye? Throughout history, the achievements of women working across artistic disciplines – from visual artists to writers to filmmakers – have been largely undervalued,...

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About the author

Katie McCabe is an Irish writer and editor based in London who previously practised as an Occupational Therapist before switching careers and moving into media. She is the former editor of Artists & Illustrators magazine and has written for Vice, Bitch, Little White Lies and the Time Out art and features sections as a freelance contributor. She is currently the Events Editor at Time Out London.

Katie McCabe is an Irish writer and editor based in London who previously practised as an Occupational Therapist before switching careers and moving into media. She is the former editor of Artists & Illustrators magazine and has written for Vice, Bitch, Little White Lies and the Time Out art and ...

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