Is Modern Art Too Masculine? Podcast Sparks Debate

Podcast Explores Masculinity's Dominance in Modern Art Spain - A recent podcast episode from LO QUE TÚ DIGAS, hosted by Alex Fidalgo, sparked discussion about the balance of masculine and feminine energies in contemporary art. Fidalgo, referencing Taoist philosophy, argues that modern art is overly masculine, lacking the ambiguity and subtlety often associated with feminine principles. He uses the metaphor of a mountain: the illuminated side representing masculine dominance (authorial voice, clear ideas), and the shadowy interior representing feminine aspects (ambiguity, subtle meaning). "The masculine is rhetoric, semantics, ideas, light—the author," Fidalgo explains. He contrasts this with the feminine, which he describes as "the ambiguous, the polysemic, the subtle, the esoteric, the lyrical." Fidalgo's insightful analysis encourages a critical look at the power dynamics in artistic creation and the potential for a more balanced approach. The episode's popularity suggests a growing interest in these themes.