Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is being roasted by art critics after launching exhibition themed around criticizing ‘misogynist’ Pablo Picasso
Australian feminist comedian Hannah Gadsby has been slammed by art critics after the launch of her exhibition It’s Pablo-matic: Picasso According to Hannah Gadsby at the Brooklyn Museum, New York.
The art show features more than 100 works, including pieces by Picasso and by modern women artists, as well as audio descriptions by Gadsby himself.
According to an official press release, the exhibition takes into account complex questions surrounding misogyny, creativity, the art historical canon and ‘genius’.
Meanwhile, a promo video shows Gadsby strolling through the museum as she refers to Picasso as a “misogynist” whose life should be viewed through the fresh lens of feminism.
However, the exhibition left many visitors unimpressed New York Times critic Jason Farago writes, “The aspirations here are GIF-level, though perhaps that’s the intent.”
Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby (pictured) has been ridiculed by art critics after launching her own ‘Picasso’ exhibition in the US.
Farago also criticized the variety of artists on display, adding, “The female artists on display do not include female Cubists, women inspired by Picasso, or the female artists Picasso was actually involved with in his life.”
Meanwhile, Adlan Jackson’s review for hell gate bluntly headlined “Don’t go to It’s Pablo-matic.”
ARTnewsAlex Greenberger also pointed out that the artworks “have almost nothing in common, except that they all belong to the Brooklyn Museum.”
The exhibit has left many visitors unimpressed, with New York Times critic Jason Farago writing, “The aspirations here are GIF-level, though that may be the point.”
Writer Sophia Benoit tweeted, “So so so glad Hannah Gadsby made the Pablo-matic (lmfao) exhibit because the reviews of it are the best fun culture stories in a while imo!!!!!”
Gadsby’s art show was inspired by her 2018 Netflix comedy special Nanette, in which she ditched Picasso and his influence on modern art.
In the stand-up routine, she joked that the artist launched Cubism by putting a “kaleidoscope filter” on his penis.
Gadsby’s art show was inspired by her 2018 Netflix comedy special Nanette, in which she ditched Picasso and his impact on modern art
It comes after it was revealed that Gadsby punched comedy legend Barry Humphries five years before his death.
In a resurfaced Tweet from 2018, Gadsby labeled Humphries “irrelevant and inhumane” while criticizing his comedic act.
“Barry Humphries loves those in power, hates vulnerable minorities and has completely lost the ability to read the room,” she wrote.
“That’s not a comedian, that’s an irrelevant, inhumanly thick cookie of the highest order.”
Following news of Humphries’ death in April, media insider Peter Ford reposted the landmark tweet, hitting back: “Comedy is subjective. We don’t all find the same things funny.’
“Hannah is entitled to her opinion. However, I believe I understand Hannah identifying as funny, but Barry actually WAS funny. I hope she is proud of the charges against a then 84-year-old man.’
It comes after it was revealed that Gadsby punched comedy legend Barry Humphries five years before his death. In a resurfaced Tweet from 2018, Gadsby labeled Humphries “irrelevant and inhumane” for criticizing his comedic act