Invisible No More: Art, Menopause and the Power of Personal Narratives

Curated by Sarah Cole, an MA student in Art Gallery and Museum Studies, this new exhibition at Northlight Arts Centre in Leeds explores the creative power of midlife through the lens of menopause.

Drawing on feminist scholarship and deeply personal experiences, the exhibition brings together a range of artists whose works explore identity, change, and resilience. Themes include the evolving dynamics of motherhood, intergenerational knowledge between women, the impact of medical misrepresentation and the emotional aftermath of trauma.

From intimate mixed-media works to research-informed installations, each piece contributes to a wider conversation about visibility, voice and valuing women’s lived experiences in midlife and beyond.

Invisible No More is curated by Sarah Cole, an MA student in Art Gallery and Museum Studies at the University of Leeds.

Participating artists

Kate Stockwell
Rebecca Lori
Ren B
Amanda Toase
Lola Carter
Kristin Rawcliffe
Anju Handa
Sonali Jain

Venue

Northlight Arts Centre
31 Potternewton Lane
Chapel Allerton
Leeds LS7 3LW

Opening times

Opening night: Thursday 12 June 2025, 6–8 pm. Book your place via Eventbrite.

See Northlight Arts Centre website for opening times between 13 and 21 June.

Image

Anju Handa, Midlife in Technicolour – navigating perimenopause as a brown woman.