From Agnès to Ylla, explore the archive of Legacy Heroines and learn about the rich lives and careers of pioneering women photographers. As we continue our mission, our online archives will continue grow.
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Here are five Black women photographers, among many, who have made a lasting impact on the trajectory of photography and the visual arts....
Agnès Varda is considered a forerunner of the French New Wave, exploring new approaches to editing, visual style and social and political engagement...
Alexandra Boulat (1962-2007) photographed wars from women's perspectives, paving the way for other women in photography to do the same....
Ana Mendieta was a Cuban-American performance artist, filmmaker, sculptor, and painter known for her ‘earth-body’ artwork....
Carolee Schneemann (1939 – 2019) was an experimental visual artist known for her works on the body, sexuality, and gender....
Lady Clementina Hawarden (1822-1865) was a prolific amateur photographer, best known for taking portraits of her daughters...
Constance Stuart Larrabee was remarkable on many levels, from owning her own photography studio to photographing from war zones...
Transitioning from fashion model to fashion photographer, Corinne Day proves that the only rule for success is to remain true to your vision...
Cui Xiuwen (1967 – 2018) was one of China’s leading contemporary artists. Her work looks at femininity, Chinese iconography and motherhood....
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