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Inspire inclusion: International Womens Day 2024

Did you know that there were a lot of women photographers in Aotearoa New Zealand before 1960? To mark this year’s International Women’s Day tomorrow, and its theme ‘inspire inclusion’, Photography Curator Lissa Mitchell introduces some of them and their stories. So what kind of photography did women make? ForRead more

By: Lissa Mitchell

On: 7 Mar 2024

In: History, Photography, Uncategorized

Inspiring stories about NZ women photographers – Harriet Cobb (1846-1929)

Curator Historical Photography Lissa Mitchell takes a look at the life and career of Harriet Cobb, who operated two successful photography studios in the late-1800s and into the 20th century.Read more

By: Lissa Mitchell

On: 16 Oct 2018

In: Photography

Inspiring stories about NZ women photographers – Louisa Herrmann (1864-1955)

In 1892, the year before Louisa Herrmann signed the Women’s suffrage petition, her life was turned upside down. Louisa’s is an inspiring story for girls of all ages. Curator Historical Photography Lissa Mitchell shares her story.Read more

By: Lissa Mitchell

On: 26 Jun 2018

In: History, Photography

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