A New Book Celebrates More Than 250 Trailblazing Women Photographers Across 200 Years
“If ‘greatness’ has long been defined by visibility and remembrance, then the continued documentation and celebration of women’s photographic practice is not only relevant but essential.” Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article A New Book Celebrates More Than 250 Trailblazing…
An upcoming publication titled Great Women Photographers showcases the work of over 250 pioneering women photographers from various countries across nearly two centuries. Authored by Fiona Rogers, the book marks the fourth in Phaidon’s series celebrating distinguished women in the arts, following previous volumes centered on painting and sculpture.
The volume is arranged alphabetically by artist name, with each entry featuring new scholarly essays and key photographs. Covering diverse genres such as photojournalism, editorial portraiture, cameraless images, and conceptual landscapes, the book presents a visual representation of women’s contributions to photography and offers readers a fresh perspective on the world. The release is set for October 14, 2026, with pre-orders available now.
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