Women's History Month: What to see

Discover over 100 radical and rebellious women artists who were working in the UK between 1970 and 1990, and who made invaluable contributions to British culture and the women's liberation movement. During this period of significant socio-economic change, a new wave of feminism exploded and women used their lived experiences to create politically engaged art to fight injustice.

Meet a pioneering feminist artist from Manchester's punk scene. Linder creates montages, photographs, sculptures and performances to examine gender roles, the body, and how women are represented in the media. From early glamour to digital deep-fakes, discover a radical artist who has spent 50 years revealing our changing attitudes to lifestyle, sex, food and fashion.

Journey through an immersive installation of sculptural works by contemporary artist Emii Alrai. Inspired by Compton Verney's painting collection and the destructive force of volcanic eruptions, she blends ancient mythology, research and nostalgia to examine the present moment. And while you're there, don't miss an immersive video installation of the Amazon Rainforest by Marshmallow Laser Feast.

Witness the healing power of creativity in Everlyn Nicodemus' joyful works of art. She uses drawing, collage, painting and textiles to explore pressing issues, including the oppression of women, racism, and her own experiences of trauma and recovery.

Contemporary artists, literary icons, psychoanalytic patients. Meet the inspirational women who left a mark on, or were inspired by, Sigmund Freud's life and work, from Tracey Emin to his own daughter. The exhibition stretches across the entire museum where the father of psychoanalysis once lived.

Immerse yourself in a sensory installation blending embroidery, paintings and scent that investigates generational memory, rituals and migration. To confront Bali's colonial history, Citra Sasmita reclaims an Indonesian painting method traditionally used by men, using it to challenge gender norms and reimagine long-established mythologies.

Marvel at Arpita Singh's luminous paintings in her first solo exhibition outside India. Singh's works draw on her own emotional and psychological states to examine motherhood, the female body, vulnerability and violence. Keen to visit? Take note: this free exhibition opens 20 March.

A bohemian who defied societal norms – meet Dora Carrington, a Bloomsbury Group figure once deemed 'the most neglected serious painter of her time'. This exhibition is the first major showcase of Carrington's work since 1995 and demonstrates her significant contribution to modern British art through paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and film.

Literary genius, royal mistress, acting icon, or radical visionary? Whether she was gracing the London stage or the papers' gossip columns, Mary Robinson gave everyone something to talk about. Discover the fascinating story of this overlooked 18th-century figure, from beloved celebrity to social outcast, who is now considered one of the most influential writers of her time.

And for fans of the beautiful game... Learn about one of football's first female superstars and an LGBTQ+ icon in this exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Lily Parr. In spite of the Football Association banning the women's game in 1921, Parr continued playing and scored an impressive 1,000 goals during her three-decade career.