HERSTORY – Save the date!
You are invited to our special preview evening for the opening of our next exhibition, looking at gynaecology & the politics of health.
Jan 9, 6 - 8pm
info: https://t.co/IGhRuXBV27

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Still Life of Peaches, Jasmine, & a Spray of Hyacinth in a Metal Fruit Stand, with Tulips & Hazelnuts …, s.d., by (Italian, 1578-c.1630). Private collection, photo; source, https://t.co/GKp2SVo3Zz

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生意気ハニーanotherstoryアリサちゃんVer.
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Fanny Durack was the daughter of Irish immigrants in Australia who went on to win the gold medal in the first ever women’s Olympic swimming event in Stockholm, 1912. Read more here https://t.co/fdqX1Tir99

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As we strive for equality today, Brigid reminds us that we must also heal our inner feminine and masculine. Herstory has launched a national campaign to make Brigid's Day a national holiday - read more and sign the petition here https://t.co/atbRXDGXf9

Artwork by Jane Brideson

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There is a new guest post on the Art Herstory blog by Dr Angela Ghirardi, who presents an overview of the life & art of 17th painter-nun
https://t.co/VCntAid3l6

Special thanks to Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio for smoothing out the translation!

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There is a new guest post on the Art Herstory blog by Dr Angela Ghirardi, who presents an overview of the life & art of 17th painter-nun
https://t.co/JZuzj9dyyM

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A young woman, bust-length, in a brown dress and white headdress, s.d., by (Italian, 1618-1672). Private collection; source, Female Artists in History, https://t.co/BW9PZtkPxJ

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Fanny was a vulnerable woman without family or support with only debts left by her dead husband. Fanny was turned out of the house in Cheyne Walk and the keys taken from her on the Rossetti family’s behalf, supposedly unbeknown to Rossetti.

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Still life with fish and kitchen utensils, n.d., by (Italian, died c. 1700?). Held at , https://t.co/NZ8to78gPm

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Thanks to Mike Ganley for making 'No Petticoats Here' his 'classic album' on this week's Crooked Road radio show . Has it really been that long?! Tune in Thurs 7th Nov 8-10pm: https://t.co/aQJGFMSi9b

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According to Sarah she remembered having her hair swiped or accidentally flicked resulting in her pins coming loose and her copper gold locks tumbling down. Sarah becomes Fanny @ https://t.co/tFm6yshGeS

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Love this advice from (on FB): "When you see a museum or gallery that supports women artists, inform a staff member, write a Google or FB review." Or, tweet/post & tag Art Herstory!

Image: Jessica Gordon (#BennettPrize honorable mention), For the Weary, 2018."⁠

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Do you have a fascinating story of how your female ancestors came to live in Ireland? We want to hear them!

and Herstory are offering the young people of Ireland the chance to have their family heroine's story animated.

https://t.co/DXnZplT92s

Artwork by Jim FitzPatrick

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Have you shared the Herstory animation project with the young people in your life? Their heroine could be turned into an animation by

https://t.co/DXnZplT92s
Artwork by Aoife Flynn

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