London celebrates International Women’s Day with the HighlightHer exhibition at Granary Square. Kicking off on March 5, it features outdoor artworks by Hanna Benihoud that tell the stories of inspiring women, displayed on 16 art benches until March 30. Community stories are invited for future illustrations to honour extraordinary women.
London is preparing to celebrate International Women’s Day with a host of events highlighting women’s voices and achievements in the ongoing fight for women’s rights. One standout event is the HighlightHer exhibition at Granary Square, featuring outdoor public art by London artist Hanna Benihoud. It showcases sixteen captivating artworks that narrate the stories of inspiring women.
Set to launch on Wednesday, 5 March, the exhibition will transform the art benches in King’s Cross. The illustrations depict everyday women achieving extraordinary feats, such as expertly applying makeup during rush hour or managing multiple tasks before 9 am.
The exhibition will run until 30 March, with each of the 16 benches dedicated to a different woman or group, spotlighting their often-overlooked contributions. “There is something about the ‘ordinariness’ of womanhood that is actually quite magical. HighlightHer is a chance to celebrate the quiet chaos and joy of ‘ordinary’ women’s daily lives,” stated Hanna Benihoud.
To further enhance the exhibition, Hanna invites the community to share stories of remarkable women in their lives. Selected stories will be illustrated to continue the project, and submissions can be made via the King’s Cross Instagram page.
Chrissy Cullen, Place Marketing Director at King’s Cross, expressed that this event aims to recognise the significant contributions of women. She remarked, “HighlightHer is our way of honouring the women in our community who inspire us with their extraordinary stories. We hope this installation will encourage everyone to reflect on the impact of these remarkable women.”
The HighlightHer exhibition will be displayed at Granary Square from 5 to 30 March, offering a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the stories of extraordinary women. For more information, visit the official King’s Cross website.
The HighlightHer exhibition in King’s Cross, launching on March 5, celebrates everyday women and their extraordinary stories, encouraging community involvement through shared narratives. With 16 benches illustrating these contributions, the event aims to honour and uplift women’s voices during International Women’s Day and beyond.
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