Women
Sylvia Plath’s visual art is celebrated in new exhibition
Uncovered treasures — The poet’s secret artistic talents are unearthed for a new show at Washington D.C’s Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
Celebrating the women of skateboarding, in photos
Yeah Girl — This month, Copenhagen played host to Yeah Girl – an exhibition celebrating the best female skate photographers from around the world.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
The reality of growing up as a young woman in the Gaza Strip
Meet the Gaza Girls — Stepping away from the violence and conflict, photographer and journalist Monique Jaques shifts her focus to the everyday lives of Palestinian girls.
Written by: Cristian Angeloni
Women in creative industries: It's time to take control of your working life
Women Who — Life in the creative workplace for women is tough. It's why Otegha Uwagba quit her job and launched Women Who, a community and platform for women embracing DIY in the digital age.
Written by: Briony Cartmell
The reproductive rights zine informing American women
Your body, your choice — Three young artists and activists have created an accessible and participatory publication to help women take charge of their bodies after the US election.
Written by: Marta Bausells
Capturing the power and strength of African women
Proud Women of Africa — Proud Women of Africa is a photo project by Julia Gunther that tells stories about the daily lives of remarkable women living or working in Africa.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Celebrating female graffiti artists around the world
Girl Power — Taking a stand against prejudice, being a woman, travelling around the world, spraying her name and not getting caught; Girl Power is an autobiographical film about Sany, a Czech graffiti artist, and a celebration of other female street artists from around the globe.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Capturing the strength of Canada's indigenous women
Strong, resilient, beautiful — The family members of Canada's missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, captured by Canadian photographer Jon Adaskin.
Written by: Khadija Ahmed
Confidently tattooed and unapologetically Muslim
'YES, I'm a fully tatted Muslim' — Kendyl Noor Aurora is a fully tattooed head-scarf wearing Muslim woman, and she isn't afraid to practice her faith while embracing her love of getting inked.
Written by: Khadija Ahmed
Female pro-skater Lacey Baker on winning the second time around
Timing is everything — Lacey Baker might be one of a small group of female pro-skaters, but that doesn't make the grind any easier in the male dominated scene. After coming fourth last year, Hannah Bailey catches up with Lacey as she takes top spot in this year's Street League Skateboarding women’s competition.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
