An Indian transmedia artist, photographer and activist, Poulomi Basu’s work advocates for the rights of marginalised women using the power of photography and visual storytelling.
Her powerful photographic projects include:
Her work has been exhibited internationally and she has won many awards and grants. She has also collaborated with organisations such as the ActionAid 2018 campaign #MyBodyIsMine launched on World Menstruation Day; and the WaterAid 2014 To Be A Girl campaign. Other clients and features include The New York Times, Elle, Save the Children, UNESCO, Google, and NPR, among others.
She holds the notable position of visiting lecturer for the Visible Justice & Collaborative Unit at the London College of Communication, and is the Founder/Director of Just Another Photo Festival, a traveling guerrilla visual media festival that democratises photography by taking it to the people and forging new audiences.
A round-up of five brilliant exhibitions to keep an eye on during April 2024, featuring work by leading women in photography....
Throughout the 16 days of activism, we have posted about the work of women photographers who are highlighting violence against women in its many different forms, read their stories here....
Violence against women takes many forms. For the month of February, we have a special display at the Heroines Quarter showing how different artists have tackled this problem through their work....
16 days of activism for the elimination of violence against women...
Last Weekend to See Australia’s Newest Photo Biennale - Exhibiting from 29th April – 22 May, with some events extending into June, the world class photography biennale PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography....
From Where I Stand (From my point of view), the third Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie, explores how photography draws connections between art, journalism, and activism....
In her latest project Fireflies, exhibited at the Autograph gallery in London, Indian artist Poulomi Basu boldly speaks about the topic she knows well - from her previous work, and her own experience - the repercussions of patriarchy....
Showing work from three series, Poulomi Basu brings her new exhibition to Side Gallery, Newcastle, on view until February 6, 2022...
Unmissable exhibitions that are closing this month all feature at least one Heroine as we continue to celebrate women in photography....
We know how difficult it can be to organise your thoughts these past two years, let alone planning your weekend back out in the physical world. That's why we're updating you with a list of shows to see before they close. ...
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