Phaidon's 'Great Women Photographers' Chronicles 250+ Pioneers Across 200 Years
On October 14, 2026, Phaidon will unveil 'Great Women Photographers,' the fourth installment in its series celebrating impactful women in the arts. Edited by Fiona Rogers, this volume showcases over 250 photographers from 68 nations, tracing nearly two centuries of photographic evolution. The entries are organized alphabetically and feature commissioned writings by prominent scholars alongside striking visuals. The book encompasses a variety of styles, including photojournalism, editorial portraiture, cameraless photography, and conceptual landscapes. Featured artists include Alex Prager, Carolle Bénitah, Simryn Gill, Gohar Dashti, and Pushpamala N. Rogers highlights the importance of documenting women's contributions to photography. The series also includes 'Great Women Artists' (2019), 'Great Women Painters' (2022), and 'Great Women Sculptors' (2024). Pre-orders can be made via the Colossal Shop, which also stocks 'Great Women Sculptors.'
Key facts
- Phaidon will publish 'Great Women Photographers' on October 14, 2026.
- The book features over 250 women photographers from 68 countries.
- It covers nearly 200 years of photographic history.
- Fiona Rogers wrote the introduction.
- It is the fourth volume in Phaidon's series on influential women in the arts.
- Previous volumes include 'Great Women Artists', 'Great Women Painters', and 'Great Women Sculptors'.
- The book is organized alphabetically and includes commissioned texts by scholars.
- Featured artists include Alex Prager, Carolle Bénitah, Simryn Gill, Gohar Dashti, and Pushpamala N.
Entities
Artists
- Fiona Rogers
- Alex Prager
- Carolle Bénitah
- Simryn Gill
- Gohar Dashti
- Pushpamala N.
Institutions
- Phaidon
- Colossal Shop
- Lehmann Maupin
- Clémentine de la Féronnière Gallery
- Sous Les Étoiles Gallery
- Nature Morte Delhi
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
Locations
- New York
- Seoul
- London
- Delhi
- New South Wales