Born in Perth on 20th January 1805, Jessie Mann (1805-1867) is regarded as the first Scottish woman photographer.
PlanetHeroines19th January 2025
Photographer who rebelled against the homogeneous narrative with which women were typically represented in the public eye.
Del Barrett7th January 2025
Seven pioneering women in photography to celebrate in January - from Dorothy Wilding and Evelyn Hofer, to Lucia Moholy and Yva.
Katherine Riley31st December 2024
Historical Heroines from Australia
PlanetHeroines22nd November 2024
Born 18th November 1948. Ana Mendieta was a Cuban-American performance artist, filmmaker, sculptor, and painter known for her ‘earth-body’ artwork.
Katherine Riley9th November 2024
By Paula: Six pioneering women in photography to celebrate this September.
Del Barrett2nd September 2024
Abigail Heyman (1942-2013) was a pioneering American photographer and feminist, renowned for her powerfully intimate portrayal of women’s lived experience.
Del Barrett1st August 2024
Lena Connell, also known professionally as Beatrice Cundy, was a British photographer who left her mark on both the fight for women's suffrage and the art of portraiture.
Del Barrett26th July 2024
Gloucestershire pioneer, Jane Martha St.John, became a prolific photographer, leaving behind a valuable collection of calotypes that offer a unique perspective on travel and historical sites.
Del Barrett23rd July 2024
