Art models are among the “blue-collar workers of the arts,” as one figure-drawing model told Hyperallergic Staff Writer Isa Farfan (isaislearninghowtouseacamera), describing long days of holding difficult poses that are a feat of physical and mental strength. Yet in many cases, these workers can barely make ends meet. Despite playing a consequential role in visual arts institutions across the United States, the profession of art modeling is often undervalued. Now, its practitioners — often artists themselves — are taking matters into their own hands to fight for higher pay and recognition. Dive into the story at the link in our bio. . . . #ArtModel #ArtWorker #FigureDrawing #FigureModel