The Countess of Castiglione

Last Chance to See

The Countess of Castiglione: The Creation of a Legend is on view at James Hyman Gallery, London, until 26th August 2022.

La comtesse de Castiglione - Instantané, 1861-1867

Noémie Goudal

Rencontres d’Arles: Phoenix

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One of the leading women in photography, Noémie Goudal frequently combines sculpture with her practice, reforming the landscape into a place between reality and imagination. In Phoenix, her groundbreaking solo show at the Rencontres d’Arles this year, she exemplifies her approach to photography as – rather than the ‘decisive moment’ described by Henri Carter-Bresson – “a place that you can visit and revisit […] a place you can live in.”

Elisabeth Buchmeyer Lewis

Gloucester Exhibition, 21st June - 11th August

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In April 2022, Hundred Heroines became the sole custodians of the archive of Elisabeth Buchmeyer Lewis (1935 - 2018).

Elisabeth’s photographs chart the course of an astonishing career, reflecting her eclectic interests. She defied gender norms as a successful sports car photographer, and was noted for photographing families, artists, leisure activities, and the working lives of women.

Holy

Donna Ferrato

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In 2020, legendary photographer Donna Ferrato published Holy, a 50-year journey across the United States in pursuit of women’s political, emotional, and sexual liberation. This month, Daniel Cooney Fine Art (New York) will amplify Donna’s groundbreaking work in a landmark exhibition, bringing together highlights from her extensive oeuvre in a timely display of defiance.

Portrait(s) 2022

Exhibition : Portrait(s) Festival, Vichy

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Celebrating a decade of bringing some of the world’s leading artists to France, Portrait(s) festival returns to the spa city of Vichy again this year, from 24th June.

Meryl Meisler, Kourtney Roy and Valérie Belin feature in photo festival in Vichy, France

Meryl Meisler

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Exhibition

Installed at Le Palais des Congrès de Vichy from 24th June to 4th September, Meryl’s images – often humorous, always evocative – represent her own coming of age; through photographing the world around her, she developed a stronger sense of her own identity.

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Yto Barrada

Congratulations on winning the Queen Sonja Print Award!

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Sabine Weiss (1924 – 2021)

The Poetry of the Instant – Retrospective at the Casa dei Tre Oci, Venice. Until 23.10.22

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LaToya Ruby Frazier

New Book Flint is Family in Three Acts – now available

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PhotoVogue

Open call for next great fashion image makers – deadline 25.06.22 Free to enter

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Elina Brotherus

New video Wind Music at Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale. Until 04.09.22

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Nan Goldin

Named winner of this year’s Käthe Kollowitz Prize from the Berlin Academy of Arts

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Elisabeth Buchmeyer Lewis

Visit First Impressions: A glimpse into the archive of Elisabeth Buchmeyer Lewis, an installation at the Heroines Hub (Gloucester) until August 11th, every Tues,Weds & Thurs between 10:00 and 15:00. Sunday 24th July 11:00 – 16:00 (by prior arrangement)

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Photo Gloucester

At the end of August, Hundred Heroines & Friends will be hosting a long weekend of photography exhibitions, artist talks and screenings, along with an exciting programme of empowerment and creativity. International stars will be zooming into Gloucester (literally and virtually), to join us for debates, discussions and a lively weekend of all things women in photography.

Glostorama!

Visit Glostorama.org, a microsite dedicated to our Glostorama! initiative.

Visit our Meet-Up Group to keep up to date of future events.

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3rd August 2022

The Countess of Castiglione

LAST CHANCE TO SEE: The Countess of Castiglione. A new London exhibition highlights one of the greatest figures in the history of photography

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Belonging : Haley Drolet

To coincide with Gloucester Cathedrals 'Belonging' exhibition currently being on display in the Cathedral, they've been catching up with members of the Gloucester community to find out what Belonging means to…

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Birgit Jürgenssen. Untitled (Self with Fur)

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25th July 2022

A Feminist Avant-Garde

Featuring, among others, Contemporary Heroines Renate Bertlmann, VALIE EXPORT, ORLAN, Cindy Sherman, Annegret Soltau, Nil Yalter, and Marianne Wex; and Historical Heroines Ana Mendieta, Martha Rosler, and Francesca Woodman.

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Arles 2022 Exhibition Featured Front Page

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Noémie Goudal: Phoenix

In Phoenix, Noémie Goudal exemplifies her approach to photography as – rather than the ‘decisive moment’ described by Henri Carter-Bresson – “a place that you can visit and revisit a…

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30th June 2022

5 Historical Heroines to Remember this Pride Month

As Pride Month draws to a close, we're shining a spotlight on 5 historical LGBT+ pioneers who defied the conventions of the day

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23rd June 2022

Donna Ferrato – Holy

In 2020, legendary photographer Donna Ferrato published Holy – a 50-year journey across the United States in pursuit of women’s political, emotional, and sexual liberation.

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Better than Netflix: An overdue voyage of discovery for any art photography aficionado. (ArtMag, Deutsche Bank)

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Celebrating Women in Photography Today – Together

Yto Barrada

Sabine Weiss (1924 – 2021)

LaToya Ruby Frazier

PhotoVogue

Elina Brotherus

Nan Goldin

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Elisabeth Buchmeyer Lewis

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Glostorama!

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