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5 Historical Heroines born in March

Here are five pioneering women in photography to celebrate in the month of March - from Jane Bown CBE to Běla Kolářová.

Katherine Riley4th March 2024

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16 Days of Activism 2023

Throughout the 16 days of activism, we have posted about the work of women photographers who are highlighting violence against women in its many different forms, read their stories here.

PlanetHeroines27th November 2023

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16 Days of Activism 2022

16 days of activism for the elimination of violence against women

PlanetHeroines25th November 2022

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7 Things to See at Paris Photo 2021

Now in its 24th year, Paris Photo is the largest international art fair dedicated to photography, check out our top picks to see this November!

Gabby Kynoch10th November 2021

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Mary Ellen Mark

Mary Ellen Mark was a highly esteemed and accredited photographer with a specific interest in capturing 1960s counterculture

Gabby Kynoch11th February 2020

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One of America’s foremost street photographers, Helen Levitt captured the energy of the streets of Spanish Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx through her candid, quirkily framed shots of children at play.

Gabby Kynoch15th June 2019