During her lifetime, the artist and educator Barbara DeGenevieve fearless and controversial work was rarely shown. Iceberg Project’s “Medusa’s Cave” is the first exhibition of her art since her passing in August 2014, as well as her first-ever solo show. The exhibition presents many pieces from DeGenevieve’s early career, including a few that have never before been seen.
Although many institutions were uncomfortable showing DeGenevieve’s work, the curators at Iceberg Projects gravitated towards it, since they pride themselves on exhibiting work that is controversial, sexually charged, and queer. The gallery will screen some of DeGenevieve’s rarer video pieces on the closing date, October 10, and discussions are under way for future exhibitions that will show a greater breadth of her work. v
Through Sat 10/10 Iceberg Projects 7714 Sheridanicebergchicago.com Free
