Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass (1976)

Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass (1976) poster

Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass documents one of Wilke's most effective and well-known performances, in which she performs a deadpan striptease behind Duchamp's The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (also known as The Large Glass) at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Dressed in a fedora and a white suit, and evoking the style of 1970s' fashion icons such as Helmut Newton and Yves Saint-Laurent, Wilke strikes a series of poses and then strips. She is seen through the glass of the Duchamp sculpture. In her self-conscious affectation of the often absurdist posturing of a fashion model, Wilke willfully uses her own image and her sexuality to confront the erotic representation of women in art history and popular culture.

Director: Hannah Wilke
Runtime: 10 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass about?
Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass documents one of Wilke's most effective and well-known performances, in which she performs a deadpan striptease behind Duchamp's The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (also known as The Large Glass) at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Dressed in a fedora and a white suit, and evoking the style of 1970s' fashion icons such as Helmut Newton and Yves Saint-Laurent, Wilke strikes a series of poses and then strips. She is seen through the glass of the Duchamp sculpture. In her self-conscious affectation of the often absurdist posturing of a fashion model, Wilke willfully uses her own image and her sexuality to confront the erotic representation of women in art history and popular culture.
Who directed Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass?
Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass was directed by Hannah Wilke.
How long is Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass?
Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
Where was Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass produced?
Hannah Wilke Through the Large Glass was produced in United States of America.