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Richard Saltoun Gallery Hosts 'On Motherhood' Talk with Lisa Baraitser and Catherine McCormack

exhibition · 2026-04-20

A discussion titled 'On Motherhood' was held at Richard Saltoun Gallery in London on February 12, 2020. The event featured Lisa Baraitser, a Professor in Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck University, and exhibition curator Catherine McCormack. Their conversation examined political and public depictions of motherhood. This talk was organized in connection with the gallery's exhibition 'Maternality'. That exhibition formed part of Richard Saltoun Gallery's year-long '100% Women' initiative, which focuses on female artists who have received limited historical recognition. ArtReview managed the event's organization and promotion, utilizing its newsletter and social media channels to publicize it.

Key facts

  • The talk 'On Motherhood' was held on February 12, 2020.
  • The event took place at Richard Saltoun Gallery in London.
  • Speakers were Lisa Baraitser and curator Catherine McCormack.
  • Lisa Baraitser is a Professor in Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck University.
  • The talk explored public and political representations of motherhood.
  • It was connected to the exhibition 'Maternality'.
  • 'Maternality' is part of the '100% Women' year-long programme.
  • ArtReview organized and promoted the event via its newsletter and social media.

Entities

Artists

  • Lisa Baraitser
  • Catherine McCormack

Institutions

  • Richard Saltoun Gallery
  • ArtReview
  • Birkbeck University

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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