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New portrait collection marks 50 years of women at King’s

A collection of 50 photographic portraits of King’s women by award-winning photographer Jooney Woodward has been unveiled in its new permanent home in King’s.
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The Portrait Gallery photographed by Nick Barrett

The portraits were commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the admission of women as students to the College, and were first displayed in the Chapel during the 50 Years of Women at King’s Festival in 2023.

The subjects reflect a broad cross-section of the King’s community, from the trailblazing women who first arrived in 1972 to some of the newest undergraduates. They include Fellows and students, alumnae from a range of different disciplines, careers and generations, and the staff who work behind the scenes to keep the College ticking.

The collection has now been installed in the Portrait Gallery outside the Hall. They become an important part of the King’s permanent art collection, helping to address the balance of visual representation of women on the College’s walls.

Read more about the 50 portraits collection here.

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