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Lost Girls, Co-Curator, InFems Art Collective, Flowers Gallery, Cork St, London

2023

Presented by War Child, and conceived, created, and curated by InFems art collective, LOST GIRLS exhibition and fundraiser boldly addresses the profound challenges faced by girls affected by war. Nearly 90 million girls – 1 in 5 globally – are living in conflict zones, with devastating impacts on their health, wellbeing, and future opportunities. Many are exposed to exploitation and abuse, resorting to dangerous means to support their families’ survival. War Child creates safe spaces for children, providing them with opportunities to play, learn, and access psychological support.

LOST GIRLS enables the art world to raise awareness and funds for War Child’s crucial work through a physical exhibition at Flowers Gallery, Cork Street and online via Artsy. In a world filled with constant news of war, at a time when the art world is at Frieze and focused on consumerism, LOST GIRLS is an opportunity for collectors to collect important works whilst being philanthropic and making a positive impact on the lives of girls affected by conflict.

InFems’ selection of artists and curators for LOST GIRLS is purposeful, including individuals who have deep and personal connections with refugee communities, PTSD, or come from areas where War Child provides urgent care and support.

Since the predicament of women and girls is not just a “woman’s problem,” InFems elected to invite several male artists to participate, also inverting the typical ratios of male to female artists.