News, Reviews and Interviews

Jessie Mann

Born in Perth on 20th January 1805, Jessie Mann (1805-1867) is regarded as the first Scottish woman photographer.

PlanetHeroines19th January 2025

A round-up of exhibitions around the globe to see in 2025. Our micro-volunteers have been busy surfing the net for exhibitions from women photographers (and sometimes non-photographic exhibitions that look interesting!).

Del Barrett15th January 2025

Anti-Violence Projects Featured

We Cry in Silence

Smita Sharma's book "We Cry in Silence" investigates the widespread issue of trafficking minors for sex between Bangladesh, Nepal and India.

Del Barrett11th January 2025

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In Memoriam 2024

As we enter 2025, we pay homage to the women photographers who passed away in 2024.

Del Barrett8th January 2025

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In Memoriam Liam Lawless

A few memories of Liam Lawless, one of our most dedicated volunteers, who passed away in 2024.

Del Barrett8th January 2025

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Eve Arnold

Photographer who rebelled against the homogeneous narrative with which women were typically represented in the public eye.

Del Barrett7th January 2025

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Jane Louise Van Der Zee Toussaint Welcome

Jane 'Jennie' Louise Van Der Zee toussaint Welcome was one of the only Black Women filmmakers during the silent movie era.

Becky Handley7th January 2025

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7 Historical Heroines born in January

Seven pioneering women in photography to celebrate in January - from Dorothy Wilding and Evelyn Hofer, to Lucia Moholy and Yva.

Katherine Riley31st December 2024

Awards Featured Women in Film

Jameel Prize 2024 Moving Images

Congratulations to Khandakar Ohida winner of the 7th edition of the Jameel Prize for moving images and digital media inspired by Islamic culture and ideas.

PlanetHeroines21st December 2024

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Trude Fleischmann

Trude Fleischmann (1895 – 1990) was an Austrian-born American photographer, one of a group of young, confident, Jewish, female photographers opening their own studios in Vienna after World War I.