Huxley-Parlour exhibition Pathfinders spotlights pioneering female photographers Ilse Bing, Kati Horna, and Dora Maar
"Pathfinders," an exhibition at Huxley-Parlour in London, highlights the groundbreaking work of three female photographers from the early 20th century. Ilse Bing (1899-1998) pioneered new techniques in the 1930s, capturing dynamic images of dancers and circus acts. A German Jewish émigré, she fled a French internment camp for New York in 1941, where her photography took on a more reflective tone. Kati Horna (1912-2000) portrayed the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) through a female lens and relocated to Mexico in 1939, aligning with exiled Surrealists. Dora Maar (1907-1997) is known for her surrealist photomontages but often lived in Picasso's shadow. The exhibition is open until 13 September 2025, celebrating their remarkable achievements during a challenging period.
Key facts
- Pathfinders exhibition at Huxley-Parlour, London features Ilse Bing, Kati Horna, and Dora Maar
- Exhibition runs until 13 September 2025
- Ilse Bing was a German Jewish émigré held in French internment camp before escaping to New York in 1941
- Kati Horna documented Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 from Barcelona before fleeing to Mexico in 1939
- Dora Maar was Picasso's muse and model for Weeping Woman series
- All three artists pioneered techniques including photomontage, solarisation, and darkroom experimentation
- Recent major exhibitions have featured Dora Maar at Tate Modern, Pompidou Centre, and Los Angeles
- Artists worked during early 20th century period of World Wars, social reform, and shifting gender roles
Entities
Artists
- Ilse Bing
- Kati Horna
- Dora Maar
- Lazslo Moholy-Nagy
- Alexander Rodchenko
- Leonora Carrington
- Remedios Varo
- Pablo Picasso
- Emma Jacob
Institutions
- Huxley-Parlour
- Tate Modern
- Pompidou Centre
- Moulin Rouge
- Aesthetica Magazine
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Mexico
- Los Angeles