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Neeta Madahar: ‘Flora’

Neeta Madahar, Anna with Magnolias, Flora, 2009-2010 © Neeta Madahar Flora – Neeta Madahar Neeta Madahar’s 2009-10 series Flora is a fascinating exploration of femininity, empowerment, and performance, presenting carefully planned sets and costumes that are simultaneously exposed for their artifice. Neeta’s work was largely inspired by Madame Yevonde’s 1935 series Goddesses,…

Becky Handley22nd December 2020

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The Last Cruze

In a series between photographer and community, LaToya Ruby Frazier explores the fallout of a factory’s closure in her series ‘The Last Cruze’.

Becky Handley20th December 2020

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Humanity and Hope

The latest in our VOICES series, Indrė Šerpytytė discusses her installation for 'Refugees: Forced to Flee' at the IWM

Del Barrett20th December 2020

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Ruth Bernhard

German photographer Ruth Bernhard studied at the Berlin Academy of Art. In 1927, she relocated to New York to begin a career in commercial photography.

Becky Handley20th December 2020

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Until You Change

In Ecuador approximately 200 facilities exist to ‘cure’ homosexual men, women and transsexuals. Unfortunately, the majority of these centers remain open because they are disguised as Treatment facilities for alcoholics and drug addicts.

PlanetHeroines20th December 2020

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21st December

On Photography is a vital reminder of how the ethics of vision are an inescapable consideration for photographers practicing today.

Del Barrett20th December 2020

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Sounds of the Kitchen

Hundred Heroines' Projects Manager, Vanessa Ansa, shares her essay on the sounds of Carrie Mae Weems' kitchen

Del Barrett20th December 2020

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20th December

After a difficult year it’s important to find bliss in the everyday, whether that’s calling an old friend, sneaking some snacks that were supposed to be saved for Christmas day or pouring yourself a drink... For Day 20 of the #HHAdvent calendar we’re introducing the first original cocktail from Hundred Heroines; The…

Del Barrett18th December 2020

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19th December

Today we’re celebrating Caturday with an interview with Alice Hawthorn (@dogsdogscatsdogs)! Volunteer, Ashley Brown, has sat down with the pet illustrator whose instagram is filled with expressive pets in line drawings, sketches and watercolour among other mediums. So today, take yourself away from the stressful news, lockdown restrictions and Christmas planning to…

Del Barrett17th December 2020

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18th December

Has this festive season got the better of you? Don’t worry about picking up your Christmas cards because today we’re giving you a downloadable e-card that you can send to those you miss. Simply download, pop into an email and click “send all”, the eco-way to say “Happy Holidays”.

Del Barrett17th December 2020