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Artwork of image of young girl's face juxtaposed against a grid-like background.
14 May – 9 Jun

Protesting the Personal

  • Exhibition
  • History

Pussy Willow Power Collective artists present a vibrant, empathic protest exhibition drawing from lived-experience.

Utilising the power of repetition as an activist tool, this collective of print-informed artists leverage their growing relationship with the Queen Victoria Women's Centre, building upon the history of women’s protests.

Come along to the opening night on Friday 16 May at 6 pm with special guest, feminist poet Fleassy Malay.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 14 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 15 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 16 May
  • 9am - 5.30pm 9:00am - 5:30pm
Mon 19 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 20 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 21 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 22 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 23 May
  • 9am - 5.30pm 9:00am - 5:30pm
Mon 26 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 27 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 28 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 29 May
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 30 May
  • 9am - 5.30pm 9:00am - 5:30pm
Mon 2 Jun
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 3 Jun
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 4 Jun
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 5 Jun
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 6 Jun
  • 9am - 5.30pm 9:00am - 5:30pm
Mon 9 Jun
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Ground floor, 210 Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0421 332 831
  • email address: kathryn.a.rae@gmail.com
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