Monica Sjöö
in ‘Women in Revolt! Art, Activism and the Women’s Movement in the UK 1970 - 1990’, Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
7 March – 1 June 2025
This landmark exhibition at the Whitworth will feature over 90 women artists and collectives whose ideas helped fuel the women’s liberation movement during a period of significant social, economic and political change. ‘Women in Revolt!’ explores six key themes, spanning two decades of art and activism. These include maternal and domestic experiences, anti-racist and LGBTQ+ activism, Greenham Common and the peace movement, and punk and independent music. The exhibition is touring from Tate Britain, London and previously transferred to National Galleries Scotland, Edinburgh.