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A State of Flux

Calling young photographers in Gloucestershire... Take on the challenge this summer and unleash your inner Fluxus artist!...

A warm welcome to …

... our new work experience recruits!...

The recent warm weather has spurted the growth of our SCOBY and we have lots of babies to give away. For those who love the vibrant intersection of art and science, the SCOBYologist challenge beckons!...

Alice Guy Blaché

This week, we celebrate the birthday of one of the first women filmmakers....

The ‘Rules’ of Photography

As we prepare our plans for Summer School, we're revisiting some of the Photo No-Nos of this great book. Do you have a favourite? Let us know!...

July 2024: 5 Exhibitions to See

A round-up of five brilliant exhibitions to keep an eye on during July 2024, featuring work by leading women in photography....

Portrait photograph of two men in a bathroom. One person looks towards the camera, wearing dramatic eye make up and dark red lipstick. Another man, wearing a dramatic necklace, is turned away from the camera. They are both shirtless.

Fragile Beauty at V&A South Kensington

Exhibition Review: V&A, London. Fragile Beauty (until 5th Jan 25) features iconic images of fashion, celebrity, reportage and the male body....

Art Chat: Zanele Muholi

Love photography, art and books? So do we! Join us this Thursday to discuss the work of Zanele Muholi....

June 2024: 5 Exhibitions to See

A round-up of five brilliant exhibitions to keep an eye on during June 2024, featuring work by leading women in photography....

Bertien van Manen: Obituary

Celebrated documentary photographer Bertien van Manen has died at the age of 89....

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Portrait(s) 2022

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.

PlanetHeroines23rd June 2022

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To What We Think We Remember: Catherine Opie

In To What We Think We Remember, her second solo show at Thomas Dane Gallery, London, Catherine designs a ‘metaphorical framework for reflection: on personal life, relationships, and work, but also on the fragility of humanity, the fractured ideals of a collective responsibility’.

PlanetHeroines23rd June 2022

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Dayanita Singh – Let’s See

In Dayanita Singh’s latest photo-novel, Let’s See (pub. Steidl, 26th May 2022), she revisits the earliest years of her archive – looking back at the images she created when she did not yet consider herself a photographer.

PlanetHeroines21st June 2022

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Sue Williamson – All Our Mothers

People - their history, their identity, and the stories they tell - are at the heart of Sue Williamson’s practice. Part of the generation of South African artists and photographers whose work challenged the apartheid government in the 70s and 80s, her work honours the courageous women who underpinned the struggle for…

PlanetHeroines14th June 2022

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5 Contemporary Heroines to celebrate this Pride Month

To help celebrate Pride month this year, we're highlighting 5 contemporary heroines, find out more about Anita Khemka, Catherine Opie, Hinda Schuman, Ingrid Pollard & Paola Paredes here!

PlanetHeroines9th June 2022

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Volunteer Diaries: Karen Patchell

Volunteer Karen Patchell discusses her involvement with Hundred Heroines in Gloucester

Del Barrett9th June 2022

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Exhibition : First Impressions

First Impressions: A glimpse into the archive of Elisabeth Buchmeyer Lewis. An installation at the Heroines Hub (Gloucester) from 21st June to 11th August.

PlanetHeroines8th June 2022

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With Love

Messums London is presenting Yan’s first London-based solo exhibition. Curated by Johnny Messum & Zelda Cheatle, the exhibition introduces three major bodies of work.

Del Barrett7th June 2022

Portrait photograph of HM Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her Accession: a half-length portrait, turned slightly to her left, face. She wears the George IV Diamond Diadem, the Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace, the star and badge of the Order of the Garter on a sash, over a satin evening dress, designed by Norman Hartnell. The Queen is also wearing a diamond and platinum bracelet that was given as a wedding present by Prince Philip. This was designed by Philip Antrobus, using stones taken a from a tiara that had belonged to Prince Philip's mother Princess Andrew of Greece. She is also holding a fan in her left hand.

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Heroines & The Crown

The Queen is probably the most photographed person in the world, but the royal photographer closest to our hearts is Dorothy Wilding, who was born within a mile of the Heroines Hub in Gloucester.

Del Barrett2nd June 2022

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Highlights from Photo London

Whether or not you were able to attend in person, our series of Photo London 2022 highlights provide a whistle-stop tour of the Historical and Contemporary Heroines’ contributions, covering remarkable works from throughout the medium’s history.

PlanetHeroines1st June 2022