More than a Muse

How many times have you seen a woman artist solely referred to as the wife, girlfriend, muse, or mistress of a man in the public eye?Throughout history, the achievements of women working across artistic disciplines from visual artists to writers to filmmakers have been largely undervalued, with the title of genius reserved mainly for men. More than a Muse unpacks the complex romantic relationships that left women overshadowed, anonymous or underestimated in their work. Katie McCabe shines a light on the stories of talents like photographer Dora Maar, pioneering film editor and Hitchcock-collaborator Alma Reville, jazz pianist Lil Hardin Armstrong and many more.Exploring a broad scope of art movements and moments from Surrealism to early British silent film, Katie reexamines the contributions of women that have too often been ignored. More than a Muse views our history through the lens of artistic partnership, and positions women solidly in the foreground.