In conversation with Jeanette Winterson and Patricia Allmer

Oct 15, 2009 | Comments: 1

Author Jeanette Winterson describes 2009 as the ‘moment where women have to fight again’ as she talks to Patricia Allmer, curator of Manchester Art Gallery’s hugely successful show, Angels of Anarchy. Read Louisa Buck’s review of Angels here, or watch this video for an insight into how the female Surrealists challenged artistic practice – and changed art history.

Read a transcript of author Jeanette Winterson in conversation.

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In conversation with Jeanette Winterson and Patricia Allmer

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The temple of 1,000 bells.

The unrealised interviews.

A thoroughly modern woman.

Dark Horse. Simon Patterson Q&A.

To bee, or not to be?