About this Event
Join us for a special artists’ talk exploring the ideas, research and creative responses behind Her Court. Liz Hoggard and Yasmin Jones Henry will be in conversation with exhibiting artists Alastair Gordon, Jo Holdsworth, Laura Dzelzytė, Sarah McAlister and Stephanie Jaffe, discussing their work in relation to Wimbledon’s suffrage history, women’s voices, memory and contemporary artistic practice.
A talks event accompanying , a Young Masters exhibition project in collaboration with Wimbledon Museum, exploring Wimbledon’s links to the suffrage movement through contemporary art, local history and archival research.
Her Court: The Role Wimbledon Played in the Suffragette Movement
2-11 July 2026
'HER COURT' is a special exhibition presented by Young Masters in the Norman Plastow Gallery at Wimbledon Museum, exploring women's stories, achievement, identity and cultural influence through contemporary art.
The exhibition is open daily from 11am-5pm from 2-11 July 2026.
Venue:
Norman Plastow Gallery
Wimbledon Museum
Entrance via Lingfield Road
EXHIBITION PROGRAMME:
Alongside the exhibition, Young Masters and Wimbledon Museum will present a programme of talks, performances and educational events.
Admission to the exhibition is free. Please see individual Eventbrite listings below for talks and special events, where advance booking is recommended due to limited capacity.
EVENTS:
Private View: Thursday 2 July 2026, 7-9pm | RSVP here
Talks Event: Friday 3 July 2026, 1.30-4pm | RSVP here
Time & Leisure ‘In Conversation’ with Helen Pankhurst CBE & Carmela Corbett: Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 5-7pm | RSVP here
Finissage Tea: Saturday 11 July 2026, 3-6pm | RSVP here
SELECTED ARTISTS:
Alastair Gordon
Carolyn Tripp
Christophe Donot
Cristina Schek
Elizabeth O'Farrelly
Jo Holdsworth
Laura Dzelzytė
Lesley Boerio
Loraine Rutt
Louise Brooke
Ntiense Eno-Amooquaye
Robert Hodge
Sarah McAlister
Stephanie Jaffe
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS & CURATORIAL PANEL
The project is supported by a distinguished curatorial and advisory panel including:
- Helen Pankhurst CBE, great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst and convenor of Centenary Action
- Pamela Greenwood, Curator of Wimbledon Museum
- Yasmin Jones Henry, Financial Times Writer, Cultural Placeshaping Strategist and Founder of The Lab W1
- Sabine Taal, Dutch Fundraiser and Philanthropist
- Sarah Jane Moon, British-New Zealand award-winning Artist and Educator
- Liz Hoggard, Journalist and Art Critic
Find out more: https://www.young-masters.co.uk/her-court-2026
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About Young Masters
Founded in 2009 by gallerist Cynthia Valianti Corbett, the Young Masters Art Prize is a curatorial platform supporting emerging artists from across the world whose work is inspired by art history and the art of the past.
Originally established as a not-for-profit juried prize, Young Masters has, across six editions, supported over 400 artists internationally and developed a vibrant alumni network of emerging and established practitioners.
In 2026, Young Masters continues its revitalised mission to support artists through curated exhibitions, collaborations, fairs and digital platforms that bring contemporary artistic voices to wider audiences internationally.
This visibility and support can be career-defining, opening opportunities for exhibitions, sales, press coverage, institutional connections and gallery representation.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Wimbledon Museum, 22 Ridgway, London, United Kingdom
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