Marilyn Minter

About this episode

Monica Lewinsky speaks with feminist artist Marilyn Minter about reclaiming the female gaze and overcoming public shame through art.

Feminist artist and activist Marilyn Minter joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a raw, defiant conversation about dismantling shame, reclaiming the female gaze, and turning public cancellation into a badge of honor. Marilyn retraces her path—from being declared a “traitor to feminism” in the 1980s for her provocative, sex-positive art to becoming one of today’s most revered artistic voices challenging cultural taboos around pleasure, aging, and the female body. In a powerful exchange, Marilyn reveals why she was so determined to paint Monica for her portrait series —which includes Lizzo, Jane Fonda and Padma Lakshimi— and Monica reflects on what it took to finally give up her “portrait virginity” and reclaim her own image through Minter’s fearless work. She shares how surviving public shaming—and getting sober—forged an unapologetic voice that continues to challenge our culture. Expect a conversation brimming with unflinching honesty, defiant humor, and a powerful reclaiming of the feminist spirit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

People in this episode

Host: Monica Lewinsky

Guest: Marilyn Minter

Topics covered

• feminism
• art
• female gaze
• public shaming
• cultural taboos
• self-reclamation

Keywords

• Marilyn Minter
• feminist art
• female body
• cancellation
• shame
• artistic voice
• cultural taboos
• portrait series

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