Bracka 40 in an exhibition: Found Cities, Lost Objects: Women in the City, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Arts Council Collection Touring Exhibition curated by Lubaina Himid 13 May – 5 Sep 2022

Abstract

Bracka 40, 2020 acquired by Arts Council Collection in 2021, (Installation with paper and wooden structures; silkscreen prints and digital print on Awagami Washi papers 4 channel audio) was part of Found Cities, Lost Objects: Women in the City and will tour to Southampton Art Gallery, Bristol Royal Academy, Leeds City Art Gallery.

Curatorial statement by Arts Council Collection team.

'Encouraging visitors to view the city through a woman’s eyes, Found Cities, Lost Objects addresses themes ranging from safety and navigation to concepts of belonging and power.
From billboards and advertising posters to public statues and monuments, cities today are saturated with idealised images of women. Together, these depictions communicate subconscious messages about how women are valued, whether they are welcome, and how safe they might feel.
In Found Cities, Lost Objects, Himid brings together a group of works that address these themes, questioning our understanding of the urban environment and encouraging a rediscovery and reclaiming of our cities.
Artist feature include:Lisa Milroy, Tai Shani, Mona Hatoum, Cornelia Parker, Susan pui san lok, Helen Cammock, Lee Bul, Sophie Calle, Susan Philipsz and many more'

Exhibition opened on 14 May and is on display till 4 September 2022 in
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery