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PROCESSIONS was a mass participation artwork that took place in several British cities on 10 June 2018. The piece consisted of women and girls marching in cities and "forming a living portrait of women in the 21st century and a visual expression of equality, strength and cultural representation".[1] Many men joined women in the subsequent marches.[2]

One hundred textile banners created by female artists were carried during the four marches.[2][3]

The piece commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted suffrage to many British women. It was one of a number of works commissioned by the British government's 14-18 NOW project to mark the events of World War I in the United Kingdom.[1]

Marches took place in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. The piece was produced by Artichoke.[4]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Processions - 14-18 NOW".
  2. ^ a b "Mass march celebrates women's suffrage". 10 June 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. ^ "How to march like a Suffragette this weekend".
  4. ^ "Thousands march through major UK cities to celebrate centenary of women getting right to vote".
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