The image of Medusa, which has been used to intimidate, terrorize, and warn women against “seducing” powerful men, is being reinvigorated in contemporary art and culture as a point of pride for survivors. Many survivors are taking to tattooing or otherwise adopting the image of an empowered Medusa on their bodies: “By reclaiming the Medusa identity, they are dispelling the belief that being victimized means they ought to be cursed or punished”
Medusa: From Ancient Mythology to Silver Screen
Programming Associate Abigail Chase writes about depictions of Medusa in films of the last century. She looks at what filmmakers get right, and wrong, about the original myth, and asks who the depictions serves.
Take a moment to read and prepare for a new version of Medusa you’ve never seen before…