Discovered – Tina Modotti – #Photographer and #Revolutionary

Tina Modotti - Hands of the Puppeteer - 1929

In the exhibition “TINA MODOTTI – Photographer and Revolutionary”, KUNST HAUS WIEN presents a comprehensive retrospective of a legendary photographer who has still not received the attention she deserves. Tina Modotti, who was born in 1896 in Udine, Italy and died in 1942 in Mexico, was one of the most fascinating women of the 20th century. She became famous as a result of the photographs she created in Mexico in the 1920s and her involvement in the revolutionary movements of her time.

The exhibition traces the path of Tina Modotti’s life, which took her from Italy to California, Mexico, Berlin, Moscow, Paris, Spain and back to Mexico, and acquaints us with the people who were important to her, among them the photographers Edward Weston and Johan Hagemeyer, the author B. Traven and the artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. It also presents other photographers’ impressions of Modotti, who had started out as an actress in silent films, among them one of the most highly priced nude photographs in the history of photography, the image “The White Iris”, made by Edward Weston in 1921.

Discover more…

Cherchez la Femme III: Feminism and Sport #melbourne #feminism #geekgirl

Description
Gear up for the third instalment of Cherchez la Femme: Feminism and Sport. Is the Australian obsession with sport an intractable problem for the feminist project? Is it just institutionalised aggression, bloodlust and body fascism? Or can it be a space in which women take power, channel their own aggression, and feel part of a community? The panel will be made up of athletes, fanatical consumers of sporting coverage, critics of the elite codes, sporting enthusiasts, game-goers and all manner of other feminists for a full and frank appraisal of how women fit in to a discussion about sport and our society.

Speakers: Lisa Gye, boxer Mischa Merz, roller girl Genevieve ‘danger’ Berrick and Seb Prowse

Tuesday, July 6, 2010
7:00pm – 9:00pm
The Fox Hotel
351 Wellington St (cnr Alexandra Pde)
Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia
View Map

HiGH ViZ Vogue – Bike #Fashion Jam #Melbourne #bicycles

DIY cycling gear workshop to keep the cops and the fashion police happy

11:00 – 13:00
Saturday 19 June 2010
Coburg Library
Cnr Victoria & Louisa Streets, Coburg

Craft Cartel, alarmed by sights of fluoro lycra clad cyclists and equally aghast at the thought of coming a cropper while partaking in our favourite form of transport, are proud to present a solution: High Viz Vogue, a DIY bike fashion workshop.

This event, part of the Moreland City Council Coburg Carnivale, invites members of the public to adapt helmets and other clothing bits they’d like to make roadway and catwalk friendly, or to start from scratch using supplied materials. Local designers Miss Viz will be on hand to provide guidance and there will be displays of innovative bike fashion solutions such as designer Ann Maher’s ‘biker bustle’.

The event will culminate in a fashion parade with prizes supplied by Crumpler and will be followed by a celebratory ride through Moreland to parade the new hip gear led by Sugar Spokes all female bike crew.

“We don’t think riders should have to choose between having a sore body and being an eye-sore,” says Cartel co-founder Casey Jenkins, “You can look hot while you’re cycling and still keep yourself safe, we’re going to show you how.”

Free! No experience necessary! All materials supplied. Ace prizes to be won.

Produced by Ann Maher, Rahne Widarsito & Casey Jenkins

Media contact: Casey Jenkins, casey(at)craftcartel(dot)com ph.0439 354 560

–
Melbourne Craft Cartel
www.craftcartel.com
for crafty types who don’t dig rose-scented doilies

Casting for Beauty and the Geek – June 12th #Melbourne #geekgirl #gurls

Currently casting the next Series of the show Beauty and the Geek, Southern Star sent me this invitation to distribute. There’s a lot of discussion as to why gurls are not being cast as geeks; but there doesn’t seem anything to stop anyone if they want to apply. So, put your best code forward and apply via the link below and see what happens.

I was politely asked to say “we are looking for Geeks to apply”. Auditions will be in Melbourne on Saturday 12^th June at Stamford Plaza, Melbourne. Other cities and audition dates can also be found via the link supplied.

http://au.tv.yahoo.com/beauty-and-the-geek/

ENIAC Programmers Project – Honouring Computer Pioneers and Preserving their Stories #geekgirl

I just read about a cohort of bright young math graduates who wrangled ballistics routines on ENIAC a hulking valve proto computer in 1946. They developed routines and methodologies that helped to lay the foundation for our networked world. You can see a photo of the machine and the women programmers here:

http://www.eniacprogrammers.org/overview.shtml

They were long regarded as simply models posing in front of the machine, but it is now coming to light that they were actually the programmers, read more here:

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=3951187&page=1 

(old story but interesting comments and content)

Victorian Roller Derby League – 22nd May – Dead Ringer Rosies vs. Dolls Au-Go-Go

22nd May – Dead Ringer Rosies vs. Dolls Au-Go-Go

For a truly kick ass evening of fun, come to VRDL’s METAL MAYHEM Puckhandlers, cnr Blake & Davis Streets, Reservoir (Melbourne) Doors open 7pm, game starts at 8pm.

THE VICTORIAN ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE IS UP AND ROLLING! The VRDL is a Melbourne based, not for profit, 18+ women¡¯s Flat Track Roller Derby League.

Roller Derby Girls Wanted

Victorian Roller Derby League is looking for Melbourne girls who want to skate Roller Derby! If you are prepared to get bruised, body slammed, skate fast, dress up in costumes, get sweaty, practice 3 times a week and are over 18 then we want to hear from you.

LOVE THE WEBSITE! VRDL home.

Source: Only Melbourne

threads – the art of woman – exhibition #melbourne

Opening: Sunday 2nd May (4-6pm)
2 – 9 May
an exhibition by women artists exploring elements of the feminine, inspired by all that we are – light & shade: raw, real, beautiful, courageous, connected, generous, timeless…..now.

artists:
alison mcdonald
ann howie
caroline kennedy-mccracken
di calder
ember fairburn
fiona somerville
heather shimmen
jan harrod
jill noble
karan hayman
lisa walker
jacqueline tiepermann
judi singleton
kiyah ruby jones
louise owen
lucy pearce
nerina lascelles
ruby mackenzie
tina christensen
tiffany kingston calder
viviene gaye

BRIGHTSPACE  8 Martin Street St Kilda Melbourne Victoria 3182 Australia. 
T: 03 9593 9366  
E: bright@brightspace.com.au
W: www.brightspace.com.au

Japanese #Robot Genius Clones Model – introducing Geminoid F.

Japanese robot maker Hiroshi Ishiguro has unveiled his latest robot: Geminoid F. The robot is a replica of a 20-something woman who’s identity is being kept confidential. The robot is more advanced than the clone Ishiguro made of himself a few years ago, and can make much more convincing facial expressions. Is it even possible to see this without thinking about the 1975 movie, “The Stepford Wives”? 

Source Spectrum magazine

Miss Despoina’s Hackspace Hobart – opening up the hood. #gurls #geekgirl

Our 2nd workshop 2010 – 17 April. Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Moonah Arts Centre 65 Hopkins St   Moonah TAS 7009

All info @

Most of us work with computers one way or another processing programmes and surfing the net, but how often does someone not familiar with computers look inside the case and touch things?

After we pull apart the old computer hardware and name it, what then? This workshop is about making accessories with old computer electronics, mobile phones, tape recorders, even kitchen appliances.

Transform these old favourites into trinkets, wearables and all the while learn about computer or machine hardware.

Hardware is a mystery, may seem difficult but is actually a lot of fun. While involved in hand-on demolition and reconstruction learn about masters and slaves, the difference between memory and storage and the components of your computer.

Workshop involves:
Opening the guts (taking stuff apart
Fishing for components (choosing trinkets)
Making a wearable, (and even functioning), accessory
 

Things to bring:
An object to dismantle (and re-incarnate)
A piece of clothing to modify (optional)
Tools eg drills, screwdrivers, pliers (some will be provided)
Want to know more?

Want to be involved? http://sistero.org/mdhhh/

midlife express

Inspired by archetypes - The Creative and The Daredevil, Sue Bell is the founder of midlifeexpress.

midlifexpress.com is for women between the ages of 35 and 60. The site is a resource for women at midlife and was established because there was nothing for women in this age group on the internet (other than sites about menopause). the site connects women to various events and workshops, reading material, discussion groups and more!!

Sue Bell: Sue has worked as a Lecturer in Information Technology, a multimedia teacher and as an entertainment writer for magazines in Australia and the UK.