Dishrag Diagrammatic
1977
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1977
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dishrag Diagrammatic is a 1977 by Judith Brodsky, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This bold abstract print from 1977 turns a simple dishrag into something grand. The title hints it’s a diagram, but the colors and layout feel like a flag. It celebrates the hard work behind everyday chores. The artist was a key voice in 1970s feminist art in the U.S. She wanted people to see the value in “women’s work” that’s often overlooked. It’s held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The print *Dishrag Diagrammatic* presents a horizontally striped dishcloth rendered to resemble a torn and frayed flag against a black background. Its red field is divided into alternating stripes of green, blue, yellow, purple, and blue, arranged in a pattern that mimics a national emblem. The frayed edges and worn appearance evoke both the labor of domestic work and a defiant, ironic celebration of its significance. Created for the 1977 United Nations Year of the Woman portfolio, the work aligns with feminist themes of the era.
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Judith Brodsky’s prints blend sharp lines with layered ideas. Her 1998 series print *Women, Love, Philosophy III* maps thought itself—Hannah Arendt’s theories turned visual—while *Dishrag Diagrammatic* (1977) turns a…
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