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Bad Behaviour presents Gritted Teeth Free Art Exhibition

Thu 28 May to Sun 31 May
Private View (Opening Night): Thursday 28th May, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Public Exhibition: Friday 29th May – Sunday 31st May Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm daily

VENUE: The Department Store, 248 Ferndale Rd, Brixton, SW9 8FR

ADMISSION: FREE The Department Store, 248 Ferndale Road, Brixton SW9 8FR Grassroots arts collective Bad Behaviour presents Gritted Teeth, a bold new exhibition exploring the quiet resilience and absurd expectations woven into womanhood. Featuring 24 female artists spanning ages from 20s to 70s. Gritted Teeth delves into everyday acts of endurance: smiling through mansplaining, enduring heels that hurt, bras that dig in, discomfort disguised as beauty, and holding composure under the pressures the patriarchy piles on. The artworks live in that tense space between grace and discomfort, patience and pressure - blending humour with honesty born from the sheer absurdity of it all. Araba Ocran, artist and curator of Gritted Teeth says “This exhibition is for every woman who has ever smiled or sighed through the nonsense, adjusted her straps, and carried on anyway. It’s art by women, but for everyone - exploring serious issues alongside humorous ones. Gritted Teeth is a metaphor for eye-rolling, inwardly sighing and taking a deep breath. We’ve all done that, haven’t we?!” Bad Behaviour is a Brixton-based arts collective championing bold, boundary-pushing work that celebrates diverse voices and challenges conventions. The exhibition is proudly supported by Brixton Bid, WP Notcutt Ltd, 2D:3D Ltd, and The Laundry... READ MORE>

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