Hot or Not
Will be published approx. on 10. February 2026
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-77046-827-6 (ISBN)
Description
A hilarious send-up of the art world s patriarchy. The history of twentieth century art is filled with men, but one key component has always been missing: Which of these men are boneable? And which are not? Jessica Campbell has created the definitive resource on this very important subject in a hilarious rundown of male artist hotness and notness. From its cheeky scratch-off cover and curator s statement, MFA docent Campbell introduces the masters of the fine art world with an irreverent overview of their practice, only to quickly get to the point on the next page with a HOT or a NOT. Would Campbell kick Cy Twombly out of bed? Probably not. How about Paul Gauguin? Most definitely. A silly but stinging rebuttal of male chauvinism, Jessica Campbell s Hot Or Not is a delightful, cheeky exclamation of female desire and utter lack thereof.
Reviews / Votes
Jessica Campbell has forever altered the canon of art history. Thanks to her erudite and lovingly illustrated guide, I can now walk into the finest museums and confidently answer the question Can these old pricks get it??? Lisa Hanawalt. These men should be judged on their artistic merit, not their hotness. What Ms. Campbell has done here is disgraceful. Jillian Tamaki. I love this little book that does exactly as the title suggests: breaks down male artists into the ol' "hot or not" categories usually reserved for women, even, or even especially in the art world. The Comics Journal. This might be one of the best ways to learn about art I've encountered. The Comics Beat.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Montreal
Canada
Illustrations
black-and-white illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 134 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
212 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77046-827-6 (9781770468276)
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Person
Jessica Campbell is a Canadian artist working in comics, fibres, painting, drawing and performance. Her fine art has been exhibited across Canada and the USA. Campbell has worked as an educator at a variety of institutions, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Visual Art at York University.