Five Female Filmmakers Explore Power and Identity at Mercer Art Gallery Exhibition

At the Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate, the exhibition 'Power and Identity: Five Women Filmmakers' is on display, curated by Cherie Federico from Aesthetica Magazine. Featuring the works of Rhea Storr, Juliana Kasumu, Jasmina Cibic, Manjinder Virk, and Michelle Williams Gamaker, the show is open for free until 30 September 2024. The films delve into themes of diaspora, colonial histories, gender, and identity politics. Highlights include Storr's 'A Protest, A Celebration, A Mixed Message,' Kasumu's 'What Does the Water Taste Like?,' Cibic's 'Tear Down and Rebuild,' Virk's 'Out of Darkness,' and Gamaker's 'Thieves.' Additionally, the Aesthetica Film Festival is scheduled for 6 to 10 November 2024, with a £10,000 prize deadline set for 30 September 2024.