Women in Revolt!

Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990

This landmark exhibition at the Whitworth features over 90 women artists and collectives whose ideas have helped fuel the women’s liberation movement during a period of significant social, economic and political change.

Women in Revolt! explores six key themes, spanning two decades of art and activism. These include maternal and domestic experiences, anti-racist and LGBTQ+ activism, Greenham Common and the peace movement, and punk and independent music.*

Alongside a dynamic public engagement programme, the exhibition includes Bobby Baker’s An Edible Family in a Mobile Home, a sculptural installation of delicious edible life-size family figures formed from cake and biscuit.

This is the first free-to-enter presentation of this major touring exhibition. Women in Revolt! It is organised by Tate Britain in collaboration with the Whitworth, The University of Manchester and National Galleries of Scotland.

*Content Warning
Artists in this exhibition address a range of social issues from gender and race-based discrimination to maternal and domestic experiences. The exhibition includes works referencing sexual content, pregnancy loss, violence, self-harm, and explicit and racist language. Please ask a team member for further information.

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Please note: the video work, 3 Minute Scream by Gina Birch, has continuous open sound. Ear plugs are available from our Visitor Team.

Quiet times – the audio for this work is switched off during the following times:
Tuesday to Saturday: 1pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm
Sundays: 10am-12pm, 1pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm
The audio is also switched off during scheduled tours.

Women in Revolt! Events Programme

As part of Women in Revolt!, the Whitworth is running a programme of free events throughout the exhibition. These events are an opportunity to find out more and explore the ideas, projects, artworks, and artists featured in Women in Revolt!
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7 March – 1 June 2025

Gallery opening times: Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm, Thursday late opening until 9pm

Shop the exhibition collection

Shop products inspired by Women in Revolt! are available to buy online and in person at the gallery from The Whitworth Shop.
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Bobby Baker An Edible Family In A Mobile Home

This special installation on the Whitworth's Sculpture Terrace is open for seven weeks during the Women In Revolt! exhibition run-time. Please check the dates and opening times listed below.

An Edible Family In A Mobile Home | Opening dates and times
Friday 7 March to Sunday 20 April 2025
During the following special opening hours:
• Monday & Tuesday: closed
• Wednesday: 10.30am–3.30pm
• Thursday: 2.30pm–6pm*
• Friday: 10.30am–3.30 pm
• Saturday: 10.30am–3.30pm
• Sunday: 10.30am–3.30pm

*Please note: An Edible Family in a Mobile Home – will close a little early at 6pm on Thursday, 17 April, ahead of Bobby Baker’s Talk that evening.

Exhibition resources

Discover more about this exhibition through these free resources:

Large print guides are available in each room of the exhibition. Ear defenders, magnifying glasses, and other access resources are available at the gallery’s front desk. Please ask a member of the visitor team.
WIR! Research and Resources PDF – click here to download research resources
Download the selected WIR! reading List (PDF)
Find out more about WIR! support organisations (PDF)
Listen to the 6-part mini series podcast TATE Women in Revolt! Podcast
Discover the Whitworth specially curated Women in Revolt! Playlist