Women In Revolt

As Women’s History Month is coming to an end; I am so pleased that I checked out the Women In Revolt exhibition at Tate Britain. This exhibition is the first of its kind. It explores feminist art by over 100 women artists working in the UK. It also shines a spotlight on how networks of women used radical ideas and rebellious methods to make an invaluable contribution to British culture. The 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, race equality, and an end to to LGBTQIA+ discrimination. 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. We were fortunate to have a private tour of the exhibition by one of the curators. It was so informative. I had no idea that it wasn’t until the 1970s, that a woman could open her own bank account or be eligible for a mortgage in the UK. Additionally, domestic violence was not addressed by law enforcement because it was viewed as a “domestic / private” matter. I was so happy to see that tickets were sold out the day that we went. I will continue to stress that art is truly powerful. It can raise awareness on topics that sometimes are difficult to discuss. While a lot has improved for women; we still have room for improvement such as representation in senior roles and better pay. I highly recommend this exhibition before it ends on the 7th April 2024. I look forward to going to more exhibitions and sharing them with you. Becoming a member of the Tate was one of the best decisions I made. Look out for more content this year as I continue to enjoy the art scene.