Judith Ackland (1892-1971) and Mary Stella Edwards (1893-1989) were two English artists and painters. Edwards was also a poet. The two women first met while studying in London and became life partners, spending decades of their lives together in North Devon. Some of their art works, including a series of landscape paintings, are now part of RAMM's collections.

This event will examine different aspects of their life and work. Why were Ackland and Edwards so drawn to the rural landscapes and seascapes of Devon? How did they relate to other artists and writers of their time? What can we know about Ackland’s and Edwards’ relationship based on their writings and archive? What are their cultural legacies, and how have their lives been understood and framed so far?

The event will be hosted by the Out and About: Queering the Museum team. Writer in Residence at RAMM and project co-director Natalie McGrath will present a creative response. Co-Director Professor Jana Funke and other researchers involved in the project will present their insights on Ackland’s and Edwards’ life and work. The event will conclude with a Q&A session.

FREE.

This is an online event. Please book your place and details of how to access the event will be emailed to you beforehand.