"From early on, very early on, I understood that art is not about what you say. It’s about these other things that you don’t say."
Judgement of Paris (after Rubens) — Light Helen (2007)
Judgement of Paris (after Rubens) — Light Helen, 2007
From the series "Helen's Odyssey"
From the series "Helen's Odyssey"
Chromogenic print; 38 x 73 inches
Edition of 5
Courtesy Ronald Feldman Fine Arts
© Eleanor Antin
"Helen of Troy...frequently, she's depicted as this dumb blonde because she was like a much hated person. At the same time, an image of great fascination because of her incredible beauty, and the power that she obviously wielded."
—Eleanor Antin
Watch the related video, Eleanor Antin: "Helen's Odyssey"
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