UPDATE: 02/09/21
Due to unforeseen logistical reasons we have had to change the date of this event to Friday 24th September 2021, 6-9pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.
We are looking forward to seeing you all for our closing night event!
Thank you for your patience with the changes we have had to make to this event.
*COVID Safety: We ask everyone attending to please bring proof of double vaccination or proof of a recent COVID test (taken and registered online within the 24hrs prior 6pm on September 24th) with you to be granted entry to the event. The safety of this event is very important to us.
UPDATE: 16/06/21
As a result of COVID restrictions we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone our opening event and instead invite you to join us for a closing event to celebrate the exhibition in September.
The exhibition will still be open to the public from June 25th, Thursday-Saturday 12-6pm
Here is the link to book: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/6324/the-rebel-dykes-art-archive-show
We will also be announcing other events during the exhibition run so please stay tuned for those by following us on social media.
In the wake of the sensational premier of The Rebel Dykes Documentary Film at BFI Flare, we are proud to announce The Rebel Dykes Art and Archive Show. Opening this summer at Space Station Sixty-Five in Kennington!
The Rebel Dykes originated in the 1980s as a group that merged outsider cultures to create fresh feminist explorations of art, sex and activism! Now, The Rebel Dykes Art & Archive Show brings this group of artists back together for the first time in almost 40 years and unites important underrepresented cultural histories with contemporary dyke culture; inviting a variety of younger artists to exhibit new works alongside the dykes who paved their way.
Curated by: artist and archivist Atalanta Kernick (of the Rebel Dykes), and artist and cultural producer, Kat Hudson (of Lesley Magazine).
Exhibiting artists: Anne marie Le Ble, Anne Robinson, Annette Kennerley, Ashton Attz, Atalanta Kernick, Autojektor, Bella Podpadec, Bernice Mulenga, Cherry Auhoni, Darren Evans, Del La Grace Volcano, Dixie Thomas, Eleanor Louise West, Emily Howard, Emily Witham, Emma Hindley, Hannah Mclennan Jones, Harri Shanahan, Jane Campbell, Jessica Tanzer, Jill Posener, Joy Yamusangie, Kai Fiain, Kat Hudson, Kate Charlesworth, Kate Jessop, Kitchou, Laney Shimmin, Lola Flash, Lucy Martin, Max Disgrace, Mystical Femmes: Katayoun Jalilipour and Tallulah Haddon, Nina Wakeford, Phyllis Christopher, Rachael House, Rene Matić, Roxana Halls, Roz Kaveney, RUB Magazine: India Jaggon and Imogen Cleverley, Sadie Lee, Sarah Jane Moon, Sarah-Joy Ford, Siân A. Williams, Siobhan Fahey and Tessa Boffin
The Rebel Dykes Art & Archive Show is produced by Rebel Dykes History Project CiC . It is funded by Arts Council England, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the David Family Foundation.
About The National Lottery Heritage Fund: Using money raised by the National Lottery, we Inspire, lead and resource the UK’s heritage to create positive and lasting change for people and communities, now and in the future. www.heritagefund.org.uk
Access: The gallery is on the ground floor and accessible via a ramp and double doors, there is a small lip in the frame of the front door but step free other than that. There are two toilets, both wheelchair accessible.