Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran
Sat 6 Oct-Sat 17 Nov
It has been 100 years since women were given the right to vote – thanks largely to the suffragette movement which spanned across the UK more than a century ago, although it should be noted that initially, only women over 30 were given the vote when men could vote at 21, with full equality of suffrage taking until 1928. In keeping with the celebrations, such as mass processions in cities across the UK this past June, Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre celebrates this prominent anniversary by holding Suffrage, a free showcase where you can discover an array of textile artwork and artefacts produced by the suffragettes.
In the early 20th century, women used skills learned at home to give voice to their political struggle. Influenced by banners, aprons and ribbons used during the suffragette movement, the historical exhibition celebrates a century of suffrage with displays of textile art and political expression from artists such as Eleanor Edwardes and Ruth Singer. While its anniversary serves as a reminder of how far we’ve come, these contemporary artists are continuing to challenge the role of women today and emphasise how much work still lies ahead, through illustrating gender disparities on a local and global scale.
Admission: free. Info: 01633 483321 / www.lgac.org.uk (ED)