The Feminist Duration Reading Group (FDRG) focuses on under-represented feminist texts, movements and struggles from outside the Anglo-American canon. The group has developed a practice of reading out loud, together, one paragraph at a time, with the aim of creating a sense of connection and intimacy during meetings.
Established in 2015 by Helena Reckitt, the FDRG aims to welcome feminists of all genders and generations to explore the legacy and resonance of art, thinking and collective practice from earlier periods of feminism, in dialogue with contemporary practices and movements. Beth joined the working group in 2019 and has been involved in organising sessions hosted by Barbican, Chisenhale Gallery, Goldsmiths CCA, South London Gallery, and Tate Modern. These sessions have focused on the films and writing of Joan Anim-Addo, Sasha Roseneil, Juliet Jacques, Trinh T. Minh-ha, Larissa Lai, Lauren Craig, Jasleen Kaur & Raju Rage, Rhea Storr, Carolee Schneeman, Jane Jin Kaisen, and forthcoming events with Jessa Mockridge and the films of the Karrabing Collective.
In 2023 the FDRG was one of several groups selected for the Residents programme at Goldsmiths CCA, London. Current working group members are Beth Bramich, Sabrina Fuller, Taey Iohe, Helena Reckitt, and Dot Zhihan.
Beth Bramich 