Born 19th November 1948. Ana Mendieta was a Cuban-American performance artist, filmmaker, sculptor, and painter known for her ‘earth-body’ artwork.
Katherine Riley9th November 2024
By Paula: Six pioneering women in photography to celebrate this September.
Del Barrett2nd September 2024
Abigail Heyman (1942-2013) was a pioneering American photographer and feminist, renowned for her powerfully intimate portrayal of women’s lived experience.
Del Barrett1st August 2024
Gerda Taro (1910-1937) first woman war photographers, and the first to die in the line of work.
Becky Handley30th July 2024
Lena Connell, also known professionally as Beatrice Cundy, was a British photographer who left her mark on both the fight for women's suffrage and the art of portraiture.
Del Barrett26th July 2024
Gloucestershire pioneer, Jane Martha St.John, became a prolific photographer, leaving behind a valuable collection of calotypes that offer a unique perspective on travel and historical sites.
Del Barrett23rd July 2024
Exhibition Review: V&A, London. Fragile Beauty (until 5th Jan 25) features iconic images of fashion, celebrity, reportage and the male body.
Katherine Riley17th June 2024
Here are five pioneering women in photography to celebrate in the month of June - from Marion Post Wolcott to Florence Henri.
Katherine Riley1st June 2024
