Tate Britain introduces "Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920," a groundbreaking exhibition that unravels the 400-year journey of women as professional artists. Delve into the transformative era that redefined the role of women in the British art world, challenging societal expectations and laying the foundation for future generations.

Tate Britain displays over 200 works, including oil paintings, watercolours, pastels, sculptures, photographs, and 'needlepainting,' showcasing the trailblazing journeys of these artists.

The exhibition goes back to the Tudor court, highlighting Levina Teerlinc and Esther Inglis, then ventures into the 17th century with a focus on Artemisia Gentileschi and other pioneering portrait painters like Mary Beale, Joan Carlile, and Maria Verelst.

In the 18th century, overlooked figures such as Katherine Read and Mary Black took part in Britain's first public art exhibitions. The show explores the contributions of Angelica Kauffman and Mary Moser, the only women among the Founder Members of the Royal Academy of Arts. The Victorian period witnesses a vast expansion in public exhibition venues, featuring critically acclaimed works by artists like Elizabeth Thompson, Henrietta Rae, and Annie Swynnerton.

Highlighting women's connection to activism, the exhibition presents Florence Claxton's satirical 'Woman's Work': A Medley 1861 and explores the life of Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon, a key figure in the campaign for women's admission to the Royal Academy Schools. The journey concludes in the early 20th century, exploring the vital role played by women artists like Gwen John, Vanessa Bell, and Helen Saunders in the emergence of modernism and abstraction.

Discover the powerful stories of ambitious, independent professionals like Laura Knight and Ethel Walker, who achieved critical acclaim and membership in the Royal Academy. Join us on this captivating journey through centuries of women artists, redefining the art landscape at Tate Britain.