- Research the work of women artists around the world. We are not afraid to tackle taboo subjects and complex issues
- Create opportunities for audiences to connect, create and contribute
- Amplify the voices and perspectives which are often marginalised
- Challenge gender imbalance in the arts
- Survey the past and put the record straight about the contribution of the pioneering heroines of photography
- Create learning resources about women in the visual arts and photography
- Celebrate the creativity and imagination of our heroines and make their work more widely known and accessible
Examples of how we do this:
Celebrate
From Questions (After Brecht), 2020 © Karen Knorr
Listen to the podcast and hear Karen talk about the inspiration behind her latest book.
The Past
The Bombay Zoo, 1930s by Homai Vyarawalla © HV Archive/Alkazi Collection of Photography
Visit our archive of Heroines past.
Our Community
Our volunteers and bootcampers form the heart of our community. Bonded by a quest for knowledge about women in the visual arts. Read more.
Amplify
From Until You Change, 2020 © Paola Paredes
Paola Parades illustrates personal and complex interactions between sexuality, culture and religion in her photo essay Until You Change.
Learning Resources
© Etinosa Yvonne
Exploring the work of two photographers (Etinosa Yvonne and Nobukho Nqaba) for Black History Month. Find out more.
Virtual Exhibition
Anemoia – a virtual gallery with audio that brings together the work of seven Historical Heroines: Esther Bubley, Fanny Foster, Homai Vyarawalla, Nancy Sheung,