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The Museum Tinguely in Basel has opened a new exhibition titled "Labouring Bodies," which examines 100 years of female labor through 36 historical and contemporary artistic positions. The show features works by artists including Margaret Raspé and Rosa Barba, exploring themes of working, giving birth, caring, and functioning from a feminist perspective.
The exhibition matters because it offers a contemporary, feminist lens on the intersection of art and labor, a topic that has seen growing attention in recent years. By centering female experiences and contributions, "Labouring Bodies" challenges traditional narratives around work and productivity in both art history and society at large.