Episode 34: Medusa: A #MeToo Icon?

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Written By Elene Kadagidze
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The story of Medusa is one of tragedy, heartbreak, and ultimate betrayals. Although Ovid's Metamorphosis has the hero Perseus emerging victorious, today's piece and article look at a reinterpretation of the myth—what if Medusa won the fight? And, furthermore, what happens when said reimagining becomes a powerful symbol for the #MeToo movement? Find out the story of Medusa and what inspired Luciano Garbati to create this powerful sculpture; sit in awe as Steph and Elene fundamentally disagree over this piece; contemplate the impact of the male gaze and male opinion on the female body; and, let's all agree that art critics are the most self-indulgent of us all.

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