Hope for change. Hackney Flashers, from London to Strasbourg at CEAAC Exhibition

This exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of the London feminist collective Hackney Flashers, showcasing their pioneering agitprop techniques used to challenge gender inequalities and media stereotypes. The show at CEAAC extends this investigative spirit by inviting contemporary artists to examine the current state of women's employment, public policy, and visual representation in Strasbourg.

The exhibition 'Hope for change. Hackney Flashers, from London to Strasbourg' commemorates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Hackney Flashers, a groundbreaking feminist collective established in 1975. The original group of nine women utilized various agitprop techniques—including photography, collage, and photomontages—to critique the systemic undervaluation of women in the workforce, the lack of childcare support, and the pervasive sexist imagery in the media of their time. Their collaborative work was defined by a critical stance toward the art establishment, often favoring collective authorship and public dissemination in spaces of social advocacy over the traditional art market status. Building upon this historical framework, the CEAAC presents a dialogue between the archival material of the Hackney Flashers and new research-based projects. Three contemporary artist-researchers—Claude Dugit-Gros, Julie Luzoir, and Pascaline Morincôme—have been invited to produce work that examines current conditions for women and mothers in Strasbourg, specifically addressing employment, parental support policies, and visual discourses. By placing these contemporary responses alongside the 1970s protest aesthetics, the exhibition underscores the enduring relevance of the collective’s critique and the persistent need to address these structural issues in 2025.

Admission to the CEAAC is free for all visitors. The center is open from Wednesday to Sunday, between 14:00 and 18:00, and remains closed on public holidays.