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Eugenie Goldstern

Eugenie Goldstern Eugenie Goldstern (1884-1942) Austrian ethnographic photographer and anthropologist Eugenie Goldstern was born into a large Jewish family in Odessa, but moved to Austria in 1905 where she began studying anthropology at the University of Vienna in 1910. She created the first ever monograph of a community when she spent a…

Becky Handley13th November 2020

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Gerti Deutsch

First woman photographer for the Picture Post

Becky Handley2nd October 2020

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Tina Modotti

With her camera, Tina Modotti presents a distinctive vision of 1920s Mexico. As a Hollywood actress turned Comintern agent, Modotti used photography as an artistic and political outlet.

Becky Handley5th August 2020

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Maya Deren

Ruth Grimberg introduces us to Maya Deren

Ruth Grimberg23rd May 2020

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Lee Miller Profile

From model and muse to ground-breaking modern artist, Lee Miller’s biography at times overwhelms her aesthetic achievement.

Robert Perry15th April 2020

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Germaine Krull

Germaine Krull was the groundbreaking photographer who influential surrealist Man Ray named his artistic equal

Gabby Kynoch2nd March 2020

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Edith Glogau

Edith Glogau (1898 – 1970) was a student of Madame D’Ora who opened her own Atelier Glogau in Vienna in 1925 when Madame D’Ora went to Paris.

Gabby Kynoch3rd June 2019

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Eva Besnyö

After being gifted a Kodak Brownie, Eva Besnyö went on to open her own photography studio where she continually adapted her style

Gabby Kynoch2nd March 2019

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E. Lennie

E. Lennie is the acronym used by Eliza Lennie (1818 – unknown) who was a successful 19th century business owner and optician in Edinburgh, Scotland

Gabby Kynoch2nd March 2019

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Penny Tweedie

British photojournalist Penelope Anne (Penny) Tweedie (1940-2011) covered the major political and humanitarian issues of the 60s and 70s with fearless and compassionate images.

Gabby Kynoch9th February 2019