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Saying ‘No’ is a simple act of refusal that has often challenged the status quo. It has inspired feminists, artists and activists to create powerful political and societal change. Explore these stories through contemporary art, and question how far women’s equality has come and how far it still has to go.
WHERE
Wardlaw Museum
7A The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AR
WHEN
Saturday 25 January to Sunday 11 May 2025
Open daily from 11am to 7pm on weekdays and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
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The exhibition features a range of contemporary artists, including: Mercedes Azpilicueta, Petra Bauer, Fiona Jardine & SCOT-PEP, Josie KO, Ellen Lesperance, Arpita Shah, Sweatmother, Transmissions Collective & Pissed Off Trannies (POT), and Alberta Whittle. Artworks range in medium, from tapestry to ceramic, sculpture, photography, and film.
Contemporary works are shown alongside archival material of feminist refusal from the 1960s and 1970s, with material from the Franki Raffles Estate and the Paula Jennings archive.
The exhibition examines themes of domestic violence, sex work, queerphobia and racism, amongst others.
Further information and support
Thinking of visiting? Check out our Accessibility Guide for more information.
Some of the content may be unsuitable for younger audiences.
If the themes of the exhibition affect you in any way you can find sources of support on the Support page.