Carmen Winant's 'The Last Safe Abortion' Photobook Honors Abortion Clinic Staff Through Found and New Images

Carmen Winant's photobook 'The Last Safe Abortion' merges historical photographs from reproductive health clinics in the Midwest with her own recent imagery, spanning the years 1973 to 2022, which marks the era of federally protected abortion rights in the United States. Transitioning from her earlier focus on childbirth in the 2018 project 'My Birth,' Winant highlights abortion care through a communal perspective. She gathered images primarily from various Ohio archives. Designed like a personal photo album with spiral binding and vibrant pages, the book showcases clinic interiors, medical instruments, and women staff members engaged in everyday activities. The title underscores the current limitations on abortion access in 21 states. Published by SPBH Editions, it is priced at £45.