A new exhibition titled "What They Saw" showcasing a collection of hundred photobooks by female photographers will open at the Instituto Moreira Salles in São Paulo on March 17.
From March 17, the Instituto Moreira Salles in São Paulo will host an exhibition called "What They Saw," featuring a selection of one hundred photobooks created by female photographers. Curators Russet Lederman and Olga Yatskevich from the organization 10x10 Photobooks have put together a compelling lineup that includes pioneering figures like Anna Atkins, known for her 1843 album of cyanotypes of British algae, and contemporary artists like Japanese photographer Hiromix, who captured the youthful beauty of her era through self-portraits in her 1998 collection.
The exhibition also highlights works like Claudia Andujar's "Amazonia," which documents her time spent with the Yanomami people, and Maureen Bisilliat's photography of the Brazilian hinterland, inspired by João Guimarães Rosa's literary masterpiece, "Grande Sertão: Veredas." The collection presents a diverse panorama of female perspectives captured through the lens, enriching the narrative of photography's history by focusing on women's contributions to the art form.
On the opening day at 6:30 PM, the IMS will hold a discussion featuring Russet, who is also one of the co-founders of the nonprofit 10x10 Photobooks, dedicated to promoting photobooks. Entrance to the exhibition is free, making it an accessible cultural event that underscores the importance of female voices in the art of photography and highlights the ongoing efforts to recognize their historical significance in the field.
