Empowering Her 2026
Empowering Her
The Empowering Her exhibition confronts the deep-rooted inequality of women’s representation in portraiture and within public memory. Through powerful portraits, the project celebrates remarkable women who are creating a lasting legacy for those challenging norms, advocating for change, and shaping Britain today. The Empowering Her Exhibition ran 4-14 March 2026 at The Gallery at Green & Stone, London, in support of UN Women UK and raised £10,000 for their charity.
The exhibition featured portraits of eight remarkable women, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Sally Phillips, General Dame Sharon Nesmith, Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Emma Barnett, Zoe Stratford, Daryl Fielding, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
A writer, mother and human rights advocate, Nazanin’s six years of unjust imprisonment demanded extraordinary resilience.
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Sally Phillips
Comedian, actor and writer, Sally Phillips has built a career by telling the truth through humour.
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General Dame Sharon Nesmith
The first female four-star general and the highest-ranking military officer in the British Army, General Nesmith's career has reshaped what's possible for women in the Army.
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Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah
Co-founder of UK Black Pride and a global LGBTQ+ advocate, Lady Phyll has spent her life creating space for others to exist fully and safely.
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Emma Barnett
Award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Emma has built a career centred on listening deeply.
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Zoe Stratford
Captain of England’s Red Roses and World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year, Zoe has become one of the defining leaders in women’s rugby.
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Daryl Fielding
Marketing leader and creative force behind Dove’s Real Beauty campaign, Daryl Fielding helped transform how women and girls see themselves.
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Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Space scientist, educator and broadcaster, Dr Maggie has spent her career opening up science to wider audiences who’ve never seen themselves reflected in STEM.