Magnum Photos Exhibition Celebrates Defiant Women Through Historical Archive

For Women's History Month 2026, Magnum Photos Global Cultural Director Andréa Holzherr has organized a presentation highlighting women's defiance throughout history using the Magnum archive. The selection reappropriates derogatory terms like 'witches' and 'bitches' to celebrate female autonomy and independence. The initiative features images such as Bruce Davidson's 1963 photograph of a civil rights protester in Birmingham, Alabama. This curation aims to honor women who have challenged societal expectations and refused to conform to traditional roles.