It’s infuriating to see the glorification of the “golden age of theater posters” in the 19th century without recognizing the real issues at play. Yes, Chéret, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Mucha created beautiful art, but let’s not forget that this “age d’or” was built on the backs of marginalized performers and a society that thrived on inequality and exploitation. Why are we romanticizing a period that was anything but golden for many? Instead of idolizing the aesthetics, we should be questioning the systemic issues that allowed such art to flourish in a society rife with social injustices. We need to stop ignoring the harsh realities behind the glamour! #TheaterHistory #SocialJustice #ArtAndI