The History of Photography Through The Female Lens

The new book “Une histoire mondiale des femmes photographes” (A Global History of Women in Photography) celebrates the contributions of women to the medium of photography, spotlighting 300 female photographers from around the world.

Our Lady of the Iguana, Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, Mexico, 1979 © Graciela Iturbide

Of all the luminary photographers you know, how many are women? Chances are, it’s a slim few. The history of photography is shown through a male lens: s...

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