The Art Institute of Chicago altered the title of Gustave Caillebotte's exhibition from 'Painting Men' to 'Painting His World' to create a more gender-neutral appeal. This change followed feedback from an internal focus group. The exhibition has received different reactions in Chicago compared to Paris and Los Angeles, with Paris critics expressing discontent and Los Angeles critics highlighting the show's exploration of themes like virility and fraternity. The curators were surprised by the strong Parisian critiques, which contrasted with the Los Angeles perspective.
The exhibition title was changed to 'Painting His World' to be more gender-neutral, after internal feedback suggested 'Painting Men' sounded too narrow.
Responses to the exhibition in different cities illustrate varied perceptions, with critics in Paris reacting negatively and critics in Los Angeles appreciating the nuanced exploration of themes.
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