The show celebrates the work and lived experiences of women who, frequently working outside mainstream art institutions, were largely left out of the artistic narratives of the time. It also showcases a productive, politically engaged set of communities, who changed the face of British culture and paved the way for future generations of artists.
Group Exhibition
2 November 2023–7 April 2024
Caroline Coon is included in 'Women in Revolt!'
Tate Britain, London, England
Art, Activism and the Women’s movement in the UK 1970–1990. This exhibition is the first of its kind – a major survey of work by over 100 women artists working in the UK from 1970 to 1990. Through their creative practices, women’s liberation was forged against the backdrop of extreme social, economic and political change.
'Women in Revolt!' focuses on a hugely diverse range of artists and a wide variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, film and performance. The exhibition explores and reflects on issues and events such as: the British Women’s Liberation movement, the fight for legal changes impacting women, maternal and domestic experiences, Rock Against Racism and Punk, Greenham Common and the peace movement, the visibility of Black and South Asian Women Artists, Section 28 and the AIDs pandemic.
