Doves of Peace outside the People’s History Museum.
It is 100 years ago today that suffragette Emily Davison fell under a king’s horse at the Epsom Derby and later died as a result of her injuries. There are various events being held nationally to mark her sacrifice to the cause of equal rights for women.
To raise awareness of this remarkable woman a cloth petition made up of 100 sewn signatures (coordinated by textile artist Lynn Setterington of Manchester Metropolitan University) has been made as part of the 100 Deeds event. It's featured in the People’s History Museum, 4th – 14th June 2013 as part of Wonder Women: Radical Manchester, alongside the memorial of Emily Wilding Davison, and the Wilding Festival, with Soundcastle London.
Emily Davison is also the subject of an opera, "Emily" (2013), by the British composer Tim Benjamin who also performs in Manchester under the name of Kauppe.
Love this creative sculpture!Great event and homage to this important woman!
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Unusual and interesting sculpture. Hard to believe it was 100 years ago Emily Davidson made the ultimate sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece. Hard to believe it has been a hundred years and many women around the world are still oppressed.
ReplyDeleteI bet Emily would be amazed at the artistic projects her death inspired. May she and her cause continue to be honored.
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