Eco feminism

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Featuring works by 16 women artists, the ecofeminism(s) exhibition at the Thomas Erben Gallery in NYC presents art that 'delights the eye, provokes the mind, and can inspire change.'

Ecofeminism is a unique feminist lens on the very real relationship between gender and environmental issues.

We all depend on the clean air, clean water and oxygen provided by beautiful spaces such as the Amazon rainforest. Fighting for our environment and the collective needs of Earth’s dwellers in ways that best benefits them is putting intersectional feminist social justice in action.

What emerged as a powerful activist as well as academic movement in the 1970s, gradually lost its relevance. But as more and more movements seeking climate action and justice gain momentum worldwide, so did the idea of ecofeminism.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we have only 12 years left to limit climate change and save our planet. We can't wait any longer to start making eco-friendly choices. It's now or never - because there is no planet B.

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Today's ecological art came from the confluence of 1970s feminism and environmentalism with the Harrisons and Agnes Denes at the forefront.

When it comes to environmental damage and the health of our natural resources, gender definitely plays a role: in who's affected, who can do what, and how we can move forward. The United Nations Environment Program puts it pretty succinctly, saying:…