The Memory Factory introduces an English-speaking public to the significant women artists of Vienna at the turn of the twentieth century; each chosen for her aesthetic innovations and participation in public exhibitions. These women played important public roles as exhibiting artists; both individually and in collectives; but this history has been silenced over time. Their stories show that the city of Vienna was contradictory and cosmopolitan: despite men-only policies in its main art institutions; it offered a myriad of unexpected ways for women artists to forge successful public careers. Women artists came from the provinces; Russia; and Germany to participate in its vibrant art scene. However; and especially because so many of the artists were Jewish; their contributions were actively obscured beginning in the late 1930s. Many had to flee Austria; losing their studios and lifework in the process. Some were killed in concentration camps. Along with the stories of individual women artists; the author reconstructs the history of separate women artistsrsquo; associations and their exhibitions. Chapters covering the careers of Tina Blau; Elena Luksch-Makowsky; Bronica Koller; Helene Funke; and Teresa Ries (among others) point to a more integrated and cosmopolitan art world than previously thought; one where women became part of the avant-garde; accepted and even highlighted in major exhibitions at the Secession and with the Klimt group.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not so helpful for those in the USABy CJThis wasnt what I had hoped it would be. Its very much UK oriented. so if you are living in the USA its only slightly useful. as laws and regulations for child actors are very different in the two countries. Its also very much geared for parents who have already decided they want to get their kids professional work. and I would have liked more discussion of the pros and cons involved. statistics about how helpful (or not helpful) this is for the kids down the road if they decide they want to pursue a career in theater as adults. etc. The book does describe the atmosphere these kids will encounter in professional theater. in auditions. during tech. in the midst of a production etc.. but though our family has only dipped our toes into this particular world (one professional experience for one of our kids) it didnt tell me anything I didnt already know. I guess I felt it was a bit superficial. more like one persons memoir of working with kids in theater than like a real guide.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Jo Hawes Children in TheatreBy sandraHaving been unexpectedly thrust into the unknown world of performing children I decided to buy this book. Being a busy working Mum with three children I assumed I would scan and skim it. delving into it and only reading the bits that were of interest to me. However this was not the case. I bought it and had read it cover to cover in a day.The book is extremely informative and not at all patronising to the parent. regardless of their theatrical experience. Jo writes in a clear. easy to understand fashion and I believe the book could be equally as useful for children to read as well as their parents.If you have a child who is keen to enter the world of acting/theatre or if he/she is already involved then I would strongly advise you to read this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A theatrical Childrens BibleBy company managerAs a company manager who has the pleasure of working with children . this is a must read.This is a very honest book and any parent who is even thinking of letting their child perform !should read it as quite frankly this is how it is ! Ive worked with Jo for a long time and I hope that from reading this you will realise how much work and effort and care goes into looking after the children we work with. Reading this book should be a condition of licensing any child to perform.
