
©See Red Women’s Workshop

©See Red Women’s Workshop

©See Red Women’s Workshop

©See Red Women’s Workshop

©See Red Women’s Workshop

©See Red Women’s Workshop

©See Red Women’s Workshop

©See Red Women’s Workshop

©See Red Women’s Workshop
The See Red Women’s Workshop was a feminist collective specializing in screen printing, active in London from 1974 to 1990. The workshop was born out of a shared goal to challenge sexist representations of women in the media and offer positive, provocative alternatives. Women from diverse backgrounds collaborated to address issues of sexuality, identity, and oppression, using humor and striking graphics to depict personal experiences and highlight women’s roles in broader social movements.
Formed as a coalition against misogyny and injustice, See Red championed a range of feminist causes, from reproductive rights to combating racism and gender-based violence. Their posters were designed to bolster the feminist movement with clear, compelling messages. Founded by three former art students, the collective eventually grew to include around 40 women over the years.
In addition to posters, See Red also designed calendars, postcards, and illustrations. Their printed products served multiple purposes, from educating and raising awareness to helping activists express their demands during demonstrations, and decorating shelters and educational spaces. By conveying messages of solidarity and resistance, they played a crucial role in mobilizing and informing feminist groups and other communities.
Public reactions to the workshop were mixed. While their work was praised by feminist and progressive communities for addressing important issues creatively, it also faced hostility from those upholding patriarchal values. The studio was repeatedly targeted by the National Front, with attacks including damaged equipment, ink poured over their work, urine in the letterbox, and other acts of vandalism.
Visual Impact
See Red’s visual influence on the feminist movement continues to this day. The messages reproduced in their prints remain relevant, reflecting the ongoing struggles and demands for gender equality. The graphic techniques they employed have had a lasting impact on how feminist messages are communicated visually. See Red left a legacy of powerful and persistent visual protest, which continues to resonate in feminist and social movements today. Although the workshop closed in 1990, their graphics are still used and appear in numerous publications and exhibitions.
Text by Luka Ahrens
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References
https://seeredwomensworkshop.wordpress.com/
https://www.fourcornersbooks.co.uk/books/see-red-womens-workshop/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/See_Red_Women%27s_Workshop
https://www.vogue.com/article/radical-feminist-posters-photos
https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/girls-are-powerful-the-feminist-posters-of-see-red-womens-workshop-051016
©See Red Women’s Workshop
©See Red Women’s Workshop
©See Red Women’s Workshop
©See Red Women’s Workshop
©See Red Women’s Workshop
©See Red Women’s Workshop
©See Red Women’s Workshop
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