Award Winning:
Silver Creative Conscience Award 2024
Sarah Cowell Design Impact Award 2024
Throughout history, protests have been the driving force behind some of the most powerful social movements, exposing injustice and abuse, demanding accountability, and inspiring people to keep hoping for a better future. Here at OutRage! we want to educate you on the importance of protest throughout history. Focusing on women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights, our website and interactive posters will show you information based on your location, offering key insights into many prominent locations in the history of protests.
Protests and activism have played a pivotal role throughout history, serving as catalysts for societal transformation and advocate for justice. These movements stand for the collective voice of people against oppression, inequality, and justice. From the Suffragette marches advocating for women’s rights to the civil rights movements demanding racial equality, history is punctuated by instances where individuals and communities have rose up to challenge the status quo. Protest and activism are not merely reactions to injustice; they are proactive forces that shape the narrative of progress. By standing up against oppressive regimes, discriminatory policies, and social inequalities, activists throughout history have sparked conversations, pushed boundaries, and compelled societies to
confront uncomfortable truths. These movements have been instrumental in dismantling institutionalised discrimination, amplifying marginalised voices that otherwise lack a safe platform, and paving the way for more inclusive societies. The importance of protest and activism throughout history lies in their ability to inspire change among communities, and confront those in power forcing them to listen and enact change. They remind us that the struggle for justice is ongoing and that the collective power of individuals can reshape the course of nations. These movements stand as testaments to the resilience of the human spirit, showcasing the capacity of determined individuals to challenge norms, overcome adversity, and build a better - more just world - for future generations to continue the fight.
The aim of the OutRage! project is to increase awareness of protest movements by educating the public on the evolution of key movements throughout history. This cause is crucial to us because an increase education contributes to a more informed and empowered society, helping individuals to understand the roots of various social and political issues and movements. The historical context is essential in motivating a new voice to speak up and engage in movements, express their opinions and question in equal social issues. On our website, you will have access to information on numerous protest movements over the past 100 years, starting in 1913 with the Suffragette movement and covering protests and social movements like the Stonewall Riot and Riot Grrrl.
All of the locations focused within the OutRage! project have been pivotal sites for historic protests, and activist groups/ social movements symbolising the resilience of these individuals and social movements world wide. Manhattans streets, including Greenwich Village’s Stonewall Inn, have echoed with calls for civil rights and LGBTQ+ equality. Meanwhile, in Kensington, London and Kennington have stood witness to struggles for housing rights and democratic reform, epitomised by the Chartist rally of 1848. Washington, D.C.’s National Mall has been a stage for monumental gatherings, such as the March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. articulated his vision of racial equality. Finally, Westminster’s proximately to British Parliament has made it a focal point within many social and political movements for dissent and accountability. Each of these six locations has its own distinct significance in the tapestry of protests/ social movements, serving as hubs for activism and catalysts for societal progress. They remind us of the power of collective action and the enduring quest for equality in societies around the world as we continue the fight for a better and safer world for future generations.
Printed OutRage! Publication (positioned in the middle)
OutRage! Publication Part One: Women's Rights
OutRage! Publication Part Two: LGBTQ+ Rights
one of six public installations placed in historical locations
