Semiotics of the Kitchen

ID: semiotics-of-the-kitchen

"Semiotics of the Kitchen" is a video artwork created by artist Martha Rosler in 1975. The work is a critical exploration of the roles and symbols associated with domesticity and femininity, particularly in the context of the 1970s. In the piece, Rosler performs a series of actions involving kitchen utensils and appliances, presenting them in a manner reminiscent of a cooking show or tutorial.

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