Is photography a feminist art - or can it be?

© Grace Springer

Throughout October, we are proud to host free weekly Feminist Library events in our library. We have talks and workshops lined up - led by brilliant artists and academics, all putting the female experience at the forefront of our discussions.

Thursday 17 October, 12 - 2pm - Dr Alix Beeston

Featuring an informal talk and a creative writing workshop, this session will give participants an opportunity to explore and practise feminist ways of seeing, thinking, and writing about photographs. Dr Alix Beeston will give a snapshot of current scholarly work in feminist photography studies, including her own experiments in engaging with images of women and girls both critically and creatively, before leading participants in devising short written reflections in response to specific photographs in the gallery space. This session will generate an inclusive, open-ended discussion of the politics and ethics of viewing photographs, encouraging participants to reimagine their encounters with images in art and life.

All are welcome and no prior writing or scholarly experience is necessary. Participants should bring along pen and paper (or a digital device) to facilitate their writing.