This Women’s History Month, guest writer Katherine Grayson spoke to the Mary Anning Rocks campaign about the past, the future and the fossilised faeces of ancient fish.
All in Heroines
‘We’re Northern, Not Stupid’ – An Interview with Justine McNichol
Harpy Mag chats to Justine McNichol, founder of Love the North - an organisation committed to raising money for small Northern businesses during the pandemic.
Mary Wollstonecraft’s Statue: How to Subordinate a Woman on her Own Platform
This week saw the unveiling of a long-awaited statue. Yet the Mary Wollstonecraft sculpture is a striking example of artistic gaslighting: how literally to belittle a woman whilst purporting to honour her.
Sport and Women’s Empowerment: Four Inspirational Icons
Women’s sport is in crisis. The hype that was built up last year has been jeopardised by the COVID-19 stand-still… but there are some brilliant advocates that won’t be ignored. Discover the four athletes speaking up for the world of women’s sport.
Feminist Friday Quiz Night
Friday night in lockdown can only mean one thing: it’s Quiz Night! We’re here to ease the boredom and to make your Friday quiz female-first!
Laura Wellington: Creating Change with Leeds Indie Business
Harpy meets Laura Wellington, the Leeds Indie business owner spearheading the #PostersforthePeople campaign.
Women Friendly Leeds: It's Time to Join the Movement
Soon, Leeds will become the first ever ‘Women-Friendly’ city in the UK. Harpy met with the co-ordinator of the Women Friendly Leeds movement to find out what makes a city ‘Women-Friendly’ and how you can get involved.
Beaujolais: Campsie discusses her new single, toxic relationships, and genre
Campsie's new single, Beaujolais, was released in February, dripping in dramatic reverb and red wine metaphors. In this interview, Campsie discusses the new record and the inspiration behind the song's creation.
In Conversation with Dominique Cotte: Commercial Pilot and Australian Aviation Ambassador
The world of aviation is a tricky place for female pilots, but Dominique Cotte was determined to succeed. In this interview, Dominique tells us how she went from an Australian teenager with an interest in travel to a jet-setting aviation ambassador and Boeing 777 commercial pilot.
Ribbons: Leeds Artist will Honour Local Women in Feminist Sculpture
To honour the achievements of Leeds women, the public are being asked to nominate their local heroines for an exciting feminist sculpture project. Who will you nominate?
Harpy Interviews: Rosie Hilton
Harpy chats to Rosie Hilton about her creative process, the impact of gender identity on her work and the power of poetry as both personal exploration and instigator of social change.
AMMA: Creating sustainable and ethical textile products
Harpy talks to Josie Mackenzie about the creation of AMMA, women’s livelihoods on the tea estates in Sri Lanka, and how to change the global fashion industry by promoting sustainable working conditions and environmentally friendly products.
Lemon House Theatre: shaking up the theatre landscape
Lemon House Theatre (aka Jen and Samia) have landed with a splash - and are about to debut their first full-length productions at The Bunker in South London. Harpy caught up with the smart, savvy pair to talk about theatre, politics and why woman are ALWAYS funniest when they’re in the home. Catch Willow and Different Sand on the 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th September.
The Thelma and Louise Effect
I am a self-professed sucker for rom-coms and grew up on a steady diet of Richard Curtis films. But recently, perhaps in the wake of the hetero-normative pop-culture confinements of ‘Love Island’, I have found myself drawn to a different type of love story on Netflix…
Today Jewellery : Simple & Sustainable
Meet Séarlait – the creative clever-clogs behind Today, a sustainable jewellery brand characterised by beautifully simple design and a determination to reduce waste.
One World Women: Working Together Across Borders
One World Women is an international, peer-to-peer training initiative, aimed at promoting business growth for ambitious female entrepreneurs in Western Africa. I caught up with the charity’s founder, Cath Harris, to discuss the past, present and future of this inspiring project.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Victim, Complex
Kiri Pritchard-McLean’s latest show might just be the best thing you ever see. Harpy unveils why you should be checking out one of our favourite heroines.
Amy Lea's Ode to Mother's Love
Amy Lea discusses Mother’s Day cards, the powerful communicative ability of art, and the inspiration behind her three fiery orange designs.
Harpy Interview: Creative Collective's Rose Fowler
Let’s talk about social media and how we communicate. On an almost daily basis we hear about the damaging effects of ‘reel life’ vs real life . That’s exactly what Manchester-based performing arts group, Creative Collective, are exploring in new production, The Talk.
International Women's Day 2019
Try not to swoon as you read these heartfelt messages celebrating some fantastic women on International Women’s Day…