ABOUT NASTY WOMEN

Nasty Women is a global art movement that serves to demonstrate solidarity among artists who identify with being a Nasty Woman in the face of threats to roll back women’s rights, individual rights, and abortion rights. With over 40 events across the globe Nasty Women Exhibitions also serve to support organizations defending these rights and to be a platform for organization and resistance.

Nasty Women UK is an intersectional movement that aims to bring together people of all genders, races, faiths and LGBTQIA identities through the platform of the arts. In September 2017, Nasty Women UK hosts its first event at Stour Space in London: an art exhibition and weekend of talks, comedy, spoken word, live music and workshops in support of the charity End Violence Against Women.
 
Nasty Women UK is part of a Global Art Movement founded in New York in January 2017 in reaction to the growing misogyny and rampant intolerance towards marginal social groups that has become ubiquitous in the media as well as in government. The name ‘Nasty Women’ comes from a comment Donald Trump made about Hillary Clinton, interrupting her during a televised debate to mutter the insult into his microphone. The term was instantly reclaimed by thousands of women across social media, and has since become a rallying call for those who stand for gender equality and equity. 
 
Here in the UK, we too have seen countless examples of sexism and bigotry. From the ‘Legs-it’ tabloid headline following Brexit talks between Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon to bosses forcing female staff to wear high heels to work or the Conservative government partnering up with the anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ DUP party, hatred and intolerance have been on the rise and civil rights that generations of men and women have campaigned for are being threatened. This is a pivotal time in politics, culture and our country’s history. This is a time to stand up and be counted, to speak out against intolerance in all its forms and to amplify the voices of those that go unheard. This is the time to proclaim that you too are a ‘Nasty Woman’ and create powerful, positive identities. 

HISTORY

The first historic Nasty Women event was held in New York, USA on 12-15th Jan 2017. It was started by Roxanne Jackson and Jessamyn Fiore with a facebook post that read:Hello female artists/curators! Lets organize a NASTY WOMEN group show!!! Who’s interested???  The massive response has taken this call to arms into building an ever-expanding network of Nasty Women Artists & Art Organizers that will culminate in multiple exhibitions. Please visit Other Nasty Venues for more details on organizing an exhibition in your city.

SPONSORS

We'd like to thank our amazing sponsors for all their work and support, without which our packed program of events would not be possible!

PARTNERS

We'd also like to thank the following organisations for their contributions and boundless enthusiasm!

Children's Rights International Network
​Herstory
Hollaback!
Women's Resource Centre

LONDON EVENT ORGANISERS

Kasia Uscinska
​CO-DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

Kasia is a freelance Television Producer, Writer and Director in factual programming.

She has directed in a wide variety of fields including Arts, Science and History for all the major broadcasters. Credits include: 'Summer Exhibition' (BBC), 'Climbing Great Buildings' (BBC), 'The Secrets of the Secret Service' (PBS) and 'What On Earth' (Science).

Kasia also runs her own projects and creates films and video contact for charities and educational establishments.

Antonia Kimbell
Co-Director & Curator

Antonia is an independent consultant working for private clients on art risk management and also with art businesses on new strategies, business development and project management. 

She has set up and organised a number of art sales working to raise the profile of emerging artists whilst making a social difference for humanitarian and medical charities including the Rural Refugee Network, Kidney Research UK and End Violence Against Women.

Viv Ellis
Operations, Social Outreach, MUSIC

Viv Ellis is a journalist and freelance TV producer/director making programming for BBC, ITV, C4, 5 and Sky spanning factual, factual entertainment, children's and documentaries. 

She also works with charities in West London helping run events and fundraising. A keen humanitarian, she once drove in an ambulance convoy from London to Libya delivering medical supplies.

Anna Meyer
PR and Communications

Anna is a PR and Communications consultant specialised in the creative industries. She started out in the art world, with stints at Modern Painters Magazine and Christie’s, and was Gallery Manager at the infamous concept store Colette in Paris. She has been based in London since 2007.  

​Anna brings a personal and strategic approach to communications. She has worked on a wide range of projects with clients in the UK, Europe and the US across art, design and architecture, and has managed the PR for exhibitions, events as well as global product launches for multi-national brands.

Karen McKinnon-Lilley
Discussion Panel Programming

Karen is a film-maker, writer and director, developing her first feature film. 
 
She was shortlisted for the 'Ones to Watch' 2017 as part of EITF. She has given talks on her co-directed BFI funded documentary film, Making History, at Perez Art Museum Miami and Studio Museum Harlem.  She directed a TV pilot ob documentary for McCann Erikson Advertising Agency.  She wrote Dance/Art, a series for PBS.  Karen’s films have been shown in prestigious festivals and museums around the world.

NICOLE DULIEU
SOCIAL MEDIA

Nicole is a recent re-entrant to London following 3 years in Cambodia and Tanzania working with International NGOs on women's rights, as well as managing research and communications strategies for corporate and social clients. She develops engaging content in European and emerging markets, specialising in gender-based research and adolescent engagement.

​As well as leading the Nasty Women social media team, Nicole works with women’s leadership development network Wedu Global to coach and mentor young women in Southeast Asia.

PAULINE EYRE
COMEDY NIGHT ORGANISER AND MC

Pauline is a fabulous, funny and brilliant MC and stand up comedian who has been standing up since...well, a long time ago. Now doing it in front of audiences. She has performed across the UK and shared the bill with Harry Hill at Alexandra Palace. 

FINALIST Colchester New Comedian of the Year 2016
SEMI-FINALIST Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2016
SEMI-FINALIST Amused Moose Awards 2017 (quarter finalist 2016)
SEMI-FINALIST Funny Women Awards 2015

ISSEY SCOTT
INSTAGRAM AND ART WORKSHOP

Issey's background is in contemporary art history and always try to put this into practice with vulnerable demographics.

She has years of experience in museums and galleries and currently manages an architectural art gallery in south London, in addition to art writing for various publications on topics such as feminism, activist art, architecture and global warming. 

Jelica Obican
Stour Space Event Manager

Jelica is known for managing art venues and projects, producing events mainly in the AV and experimental scene, and working on the business management side with creative companies.

She has worked with Apiary Studios (a venue she managed for 3 years), Kimatica Studio (of which she is a founding member and business manager) and Third Mind Productions. She has also been involved in: Splice Festival, Unconscious Archives, CatNip Festival.

coby walsh
Stour Space GALLERY Manager

Coby joined the Stour Space team in 2011. During her tenure she has delivered over 50 exhibitions and worked with approx 200 emerging artists. She is a supporter of the local creative community and has worked with the HW&FI Community Interest Group (Hackney Wick and Fish Island CIG), as well as a number of local charities and small businesses. She was part of the elle (Emerging Legacy Leaders East) pilot programme in 2014/15 as one of 12 women chosen to receive bespoke coaching designed to support future women creative leaders.

Kitmonsters
Programming music

Kitmonsters is a thought-provoking music and tech blog that features brilliant musicians, instruments and innovation, from new DIY bands and gear-makers to rising stars, expert experimentalists, and legendary producers. It’s independent, accessible, and includes plenty of ‘Nasty Women’.