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Punk Women Shaped 1970s Movement
Rare photos reveal women who defined punk's 1970s revolution.
In brief
Rare photos reveal women who defined punk's 1970s revolution. Exhibition celebrates women like Poly Styrene and Siouxsie Sioux as key punk pioneers. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Punk's Female Pioneers
Exhibition highlights women who shaped punk's 1970s movement.
“Not as footnotes to punk history, but as some of its defining creative forces”
Poly Styrene's Impact
Poly Styrene, X-Ray Spex's singer, challenged gender norms with her 1977 debut.
“Oh bondage, up yours!”
The Slits' Ari Up
Ari Up of The Slits performed at Beat the Blues festival in London 1980.
“Ari Up with smudged face paint glares over her shoulder”
Chrissie Hynde's Role
Chrissie Hynde sang for The Pretenders with denim waistcoat in 1979.
“Chrissie Hynde sings into a microphone on a dark stage”
Siouxsie Sioux's Presence
Siouxsie Sioux performed live with defiant stage presence in 1977.
“Siouxsie Sioux, in profile with dramatic eye make-up, holds a microphone”
Rhoda Dakar's Contribution
Rhoda Dakar of The Specials appeared backstage at Rock festival 1977.
“Rhoda Dakar wearing a dark belted trench coat”
What matters most
Exhibition celebrates women like Poly Styrene and Siouxsie Sioux as key punk pioneers.
