Arts & Creativity

Stay tuned for original creative work inspired by ‘dangerous women’, including:

  • The first woman in England to demand a divorce
  • William Wordsworth’s inspiring sister
  • A 19th century astronomer who outshone her male colleagues to discover almost 400 stars.

We’ll also feature commentary and analysis on creative women across the years, from pop sensations to avant-garde painters.

 

Feeling artistic? Submit your own creative response to ‘what does it mean to be a dangerous woman?’

Magdalenas Guatemala

Saints, witches and whores

We are Magdalenas and we are dangerous

Aisling Walsh discusses the Guatemala chapter of growing feminist movement ‘Magdalenas’ who seek to reclaim the image of Mary Magdalene as an expression of their refusal to remain silent and accept the subordinate position of women. Continue reading