An Arts Council Collection Touring Exhibition
A touring exhibition curated by Turner Prize-winning artist and cultural activist Lubaina Himid CBE explores modern city life from the perspective of women and gender non-conforming artists.
Encouraging visitors to view the city through the eyes of women and gender non-conforming artists, Found Cities, Lost Objects addresses themes ranging from safety and navigation to concepts of belonging and power.
From billboards and advertising posters to public statues and monuments, cities today are saturated with idealised images of women. Together, these depictions communicate subconscious messages about how women and gender non-conforming individuals are valued, whether they are welcome, and how safe they might feel.
In Found Cities, Lost Objects, Himid brings together a group of works that address these themes, questioning our understanding of the urban environment and encouraging a rediscovery and reclaiming of our cities.
Artists featured include Lisa Milroy, Tai Shani, Magda Stawarska-Beavan, Mona Hatoum, Cornelia Parker, susan pui san lok and Helen Cammock.
TOUR VENUES
14 May - 4 September 2022
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
3 February - 6 May 2023
Southampton City Art Gallery
20 May - 14 August 2023
Bristol, Royal West of England Gallery
26 January 2024 - 21 April 2024