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Cristina Biaggi (born 1937)[1] is an artist, author, and feminist. Her work primarily centers around the "Great Goddess," Neolithic and Paleolithic female deities and spirituality among other feminist teachings.
Early life and education edit
Biaggi was born to an Italian father and American mother in Switzerland, but was raised in New York. She first studied at Vassar College but was expelled for participating in an act of protest against the college. Biaggi then attended the University of Utah where she earned her degree in classics and sculpture. She then returned to New York where she earned a second degree in the Aesthetics of art and prehistory.
Following the completion of her studies she became involved in second wave feminism by giving speeches and publishing papers in institutions such as the Smithsonian, The New York Times, and the American Museum of Natural History.[2]
Documents detailing Biaggi's artistic career, correspondences, and other materials related to her life have been formally donated to the University of Utah. These papers range in date from 1930 to 2017 and include the files kept on her from the FBI, church materials, correspondences between herself and other feminists, and more.[1]
Involvement with the feminist and anti-nuclear movements edit
Biaggi has been heavily involved with the feminist movement since her time in early collage and has written a multitude of published papers and speeches given world wide about feminism and lesbianism.[2] In the 70s and 80s she spent time around the world at multiple encampments to protest the use of nuclear weapons, and spent time in "the Spider's Web", a women's peace encampment in Italy. Biaggi arrived in Comiso, Italy before traveling to the Ragnetela woman's encampment, which she found uninhabited upon arrival. Biaggi then traveled to the nearby Magliocco airbase and was promptly arrested for taking photos of the base. This event made international headlines and ended with Biaggi being released after a few days.[3]
Artistic career and exhibitions edit
Biaggi's artworks can be placed into defined categories, however these categories span large periods of time as she tends to revisit concepts. Her works are greatly influenced by her feminist background, politics, and her studies of the "Great Goddess".[4][5]
Nests: Inspired by birds nests, these works are usually constructed from metals and displayed outdoors. Circa 1993-2000
Shadow Drawings: Abstracted depictions of shadows, drawn with white pencil on black paper. Circa 2000-2001.
Installations: Includes both outdoor and indoor installations, often including themes of nature. Circa 1983-2016.
Webs: Large installations either indoors or outdoors, depicting spiders webs made from textiles and some image panels. Circa 1990-1993.
Wood Pieces: Wooden sculptures depicting women, animals, and the female form. Circa 1976-2009.
Medusas: Sculptures depicting Medusa, meant to represent the negative associations with the subject. Constructed from mainly wood, circa 1980-1998.
Collage: By far the largest selection of work, cut-paper assembled into artworks which focus primarily on politics. Circa 1977-2008.
Bronze: Bronze sculptures, newest body of work. Circa 2022-2023.
Biaggi has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including the following solo exhibitions[4]:
• 2009 Piermont Flywheel Gallery, Piermont, NY
• 2008 Piermont Flywheel Gallery, Piermont, NY
• 2007 Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
• 2005, 2003, 2001, 1998, 1995, 1992 Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
• 2003 Rockland Center for the Arts, West Nyack, NY
• 2002 A.R.C. Gallery, Chicago, IL
• 1999, 1996 Phoenix Gallery, New York, NY
• 1993 Parc de Derrière-Bourges, Lausanne, Switzerland
• 1993 Parco di Villa Tigullio, Rapallo, Italy
• 1992 Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
As well as the following group exhibitions:
• 2009 Ceres Gallery, New York /CIIS, San Francisco, CA
• 2007 The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, Woodstock, NY
• 2005 Bex & Arts, Bex, Switzerland
• 2005, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1993 Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
• 2004, 1998 Frauen Museum, Bonn, Germany
• 2003 Veteran Feminist of America, National Arts Club, New York, NY
• 2003 Byrdcliffe Outdoor Exhibition, Woodstock, NY
• 2000, 1986 SoHo 20, New York, NY
• 1999-2000 Europos Parkas, Vilnius, Lithuania
• 1995 WCA/Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, NY
• 1995, 1993 Chesterwood Museum, West Stockbridge, MA
• 1994 DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA
• 1997 Rockland County Executive's Arts Award, NY
Bibliography edit
To date, Biaggi has written five books:
- Re-visioning Medusa: From Monster to Divine Wisdom published June 25th 2017 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 1544179650
- "In the Footsteps of the Goddess published June 1st 2000 by Knowledge Ideas & Trends ISBN: 1879198304
- "The Rule of Mars: Readings on the Origins, History and Impact of Patriarchy published April 15th 2006 by Knowledge, Ideas & Trends, Inc. ISBN: 1879198312
- Choice Magazine's review of The Rule of Mars very positively describes the book as an annotated
collection of 32 essays that explore the patriarchy as well as its origins and impact.[4]
- Habitations of the Great Goddess published January 1st 1994 by Knowledge Ideas & Trends ISBN: 1879198185
-Activism Into Art Into Activism Into Art: A Personal History of Feminist Art published October 4th 2018 by Christina Biaggi ISBN: 0692043209
Biaggi has illustrated the following books:
- Journeys with Justine by Janine Canan published December 17, 2015 by Rui M. Publisher
- My Millenium Culture, Spirituality, The Divine Feminine by Janine Canan
References edit
- ^ a b "Cristina Biaggi papers - Archives West". archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ a b "Cristina Biaggi - Perspectives - College of Humanites - The University of Utah". humanities.utah.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Biaggi, Christina (1984-04-01). "At the Spider's Web". Sojourner. Vol. 9, no. 8. p. 12.
- ^ a b c "Cristina Biaggi". www.brooklynmuseum.org. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ "Artwork". Cristina Biaggi. Retrieved 2023-11-11.