Nov 8th to 7th April 2024
Art, Activism and the Women’s movement in the UK 1970–1990
The first of its kind, this exhibition is a wide-ranging exploration of feminist art by over 100 women artists working in the UK. It shines a spotlight on how networks of women used radical ideas and rebellious methods to make an invaluable contribution to British culture. Their art helped fuel the women’s liberation movement during a period of significant social, economic and political change.
In the 1970s and 1980s a new wave of feminism erupted. Women used their lived experiences to create art, from painting and photography to film and performance, to fight against injustice. This included taking a stand for reproductive rights, equal pay and race equality. This creativity helped shape a period of pivotal change for women in Britain, including the opening of the first women’s refuge and the formation of the British Black Arts Movement.
Despite long careers, these artists were often left out of the artistic narratives of the time. This will be the first time many of their works have been on display since the 1970s. Through their urgent and powerful art visitors will encounter a productive, politically engaged set of communities, who changed the face of British culture and paved the way for future generations of artists.
Metro Imaging is a proud partner and in addition to our exhibition printing services the team has worked closely with curator Linsey Young and the Tate Britain team on the exhibition production. Many of the works are unique vintage pieces and our dedicated framing department has produced framing profiles that are non-invasive ensuring that artworks are protected with a reversable archival process.
Over many months the team worked closely with curators and artists in producing over 150 classic, box and tray frames as well as works mounted to Dibond with subframes, ensuring that every detail was respectfully attended to.
