A visionary exploration of female resilience
Saturday November 2nd 2024 – Friday January 31st 2025
Hundred Heroines Museum, Nailsworth
Outdoor displays in town throughout November
This free exhibition features the works of three internationally acclaimed female photographers:
- Gohar Dashti (b. 1980, Iran)
- Maryam Firuzi (b. 1986, Iran)
- Fatimah Hossaini (b. 1993, Afghanistan)
These award-winning artists offer a unique and compelling perspective on life, sometimes blending fact and fiction to create thought-provoking and visually stunning images. Their work explores themes of identity, memory and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. Through their lenses, viewers are invited to witness the beauty, resilience and complexity of the human condition.
The exhibition features a diverse range of photographs, showcasing each artist’s unique style and approach. Visitors will be captivated by the power and artistry of these extraordinary women who have used their cameras to tell compelling stories.
The exhibition is spread over three locations in Nailsworth:
- November 2nd 2024 to January 31st 2025 at the Hundred Heroines Museum
- November 1st to 30th in Mortimer Gardens (17 Fountain St, GL6 0BL)
- November 1st to 30th in Miles Marling Field Park & Gardens (GL6 0NP)
Opening Times (Museum)
Fridays & Saturdays: 10:00 – 16:00
Sundays: 10:00 – 16:00
From November 2nd
Closed from December 23rd 2024 to January 9th 2025
Associated Event: VIP Preview Friday 1st November 18:00 – 20:00 with the artists
Participating Artists
Gohar Dashti is an Iranian artist known for her series of staged photographs that explore themes of history, memory, and social commentary.
gohardashti.com | www.instagram.com/dashtigohar
Maryam Firuzi is an Iranian photographer whose work focuses on the intersection of personal narratives and broader social issues.
maryamfiruzi.com | www.instagram.com/maryamfiruzi.official
Fatimah Hossaini is an Afghan photographer who uses her camera to document the lives of women and girls in her country.
fatimahosaini.com | www.instagram.com/fatimahhossaini
