An all-female cabinet in Greece faces a nuclear crisis in a thought-provoking film by Israeli artist Yael Bartana, part of the What if Women Ruled the World? exhibition at Greece’s national museum of contemporary art, EMST. The exhibition, a global first, aims to explore the impact of female governance and decision-making in a world dominated by male leaders. It challenges visitors to consider how the world could be different if women were in charge, promoting reflection on the possibility of a more peaceful and equal society.
The exhibition features works by female artists, aiming to address the historical marginalization of women in the art world and to spark conversations about gender inequality. It also serves as a corrective culturally and politically in a country where feminist movements only began to emerge in the 1980s.
EMST’s decision to feature an all-female program has been met with both praise and criticism, with some seeing it as a groundbreaking move and others dismissing it as excessive wokery. The exhibition has resulted in a re-hang of the museum’s permanent collection, with a more balanced representation of female artists.
The exhibition challenges the notion that art is a neutral medium, highlighting the continued prejudice and inequalities faced by women in the art world and society at large. By showcasing the works of female artists who have been historically overlooked, EMST is striving to create a more inclusive and diverse cultural landscape.
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