Sleeves for glass negatives
Volunteer working in the archive
Dorothy Dickson by Dorothy Wilding
Cyanotype by Anna Atkins
This March, we’re celebrating Women’s History month with a daily spotlight on a pioneering woman photographer from the past. In our library, we have a wide range of books by or about these pioneers showcasing photography, theory and history – there’s something for all ages and all levels of interest. Feel free to pop in and have a browse.
Claire Aho, 2010. Image credit Jonatan Rieder Lundkvist
Day 1: Claire Aho (1925 - 2015)
Our first pioneer is Claire Aho, whose work we’re showing in our next exhibition Colour Me Modern: Claire Aho and the New Woman. Known as ‘the Grand Old Lady of Finnish Photography’, Claire was a pioneer of editorial photography recognised for her innovative use of colour techniques. Her vibrant images showcase her keen eye for composition and surprisingly modern aesthetic.
Find out More
- Claire Aho – overview, by volunteer Satu Lehtinen
- Capturing the Zeitgeist, by volunteer Katie Walters
- Claire’s archive is held by the Aho & Soldan Foundation
In the library: Suomi, featuring Claire’s work from the 1950s.
