Martin Firrell Celebrates 7 Women Leaders in a New Public Artwork Series Showcased by Clear Channel UK

Today internationally acclaimed Franco-British artist Martin Firrell, in partnership with Clear Channel UK, announced a major new public art series which will explore the ways women regard and exercise power in the modern world.  

The project, titled Women and Power, is the latest installation in Martin’s 25-year association with leading Out of Home media and infrastructure company Clear Channel UK.

The art series features inspiring quotes from seven eminent female leaders and change-makers across arts, academia, business and culture, it will be rolled out on Clear Channel UK digital Out of Home screens nationwide.

Through his work Martin aims to challenge unjust power systems including patriarchal power, the oppression of women and non-heterosexuals, and the heteronormative status quo. As with his previous installations, this series sees Martin use thought-provoking language to engage directly with the public, provoking dialogue about more equitable social organisation.

Carolyn McCall, CEO ITV:

“He called us ‘leaders in frocks to undermine us’. It didn’t work.”

Rebecca Salter, president Royal Academy of Arts:

“Fall down 7 times, stand up 8.”

Joanne Harris, novelist, Chair Society of Authors:

“Polite and obedient is no way to correct a power imbalance.”

Heather Hancock, Master St. John’s College, Cambridge:

“Women from Northeast Lancashire are generally regarded as powerful.”

Maggi Hambling, painter and sculptor:

“People can eat you up. I like to choose who eats me.”

Julia Hoggett, CEO London Stock Exchange:

“Coming out makes you fearless. It’s a super power.”

Ngozi Fulani, CEO Sistah Space:

“Your power over me is perceived. Not real. I don’t accept it. It doesn’t exist.”

"Only the Out of Home medium has the power to present important, socially engaged public art on this scale, to everyone, at once.’" said Martin Corke, Clear Channel European marketing lead. The artworks will be displayed across the UK from the 19th February 2024.