The Myth of The Lone Genius

The Myth of The Lone Genius

There’s something deeply appealing about the “lone genius” narrative. We imagine someone tucked away in a garage or dark studio—head down, laser-focused—building something brilliant all on their own. Alone and determined to reach triumph. Steve Jobs sometimes fits that mold. The black turtleneck. The vision. The perfectionism. He’s typically remembered as the singular force behind Apple’s revolution… but when you look closer, that success wasn’t…

In a corner full of brushes, letters and dreams, a question was born as old as art itself: does creativity have gender? Throughout the years, philosophers, scientists and artists have launched hypotheses, tests and anecdotes. From the geniuses of the Renaissance to the innovators of the 21st century, creativity has been a flame lit by both hands: feminine and masculine. But beyond history, modern science has also wanted to intervene. And this is…