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Sguardi di intesa: Women Photographers in Fashion at Centro Saint-Bénin

exhibition · 2026-04-26

The Centro Saint-Bénin in Aosta hosts 'Sguardi di intesa. La moda fotografata dalle donne', the first institutional exhibition in Italy surveying fashion photography by women, from the 20th century to today. Curated by Angela Madesani, the show runs from March 23 to September 22, 2024, featuring nearly all vintage materials (about 80% original prints). The focus is on images from the 1960s and 1970s, where photographers explored and critiqued women's labor. Sections range from pioneers like Louise Dahl-Wolfe (Harper's Bazaar covers) and Lee Miller to contemporaries like Brigitte Niedermair, who recently shot campaigns for Dior.

Key facts

  • First institutional exhibition in Italy on fashion photography by women
  • Curated by Angela Madesani
  • Runs from March 23 to September 22, 2024
  • Hosted at Centro Saint-Bénin, Aosta
  • About 80% of works are original vintage prints
  • Focus on 1960s and 1970s images
  • Includes pioneers Louise Dahl-Wolfe and Lee Miller
  • Contemporary section features Brigitte Niedermair (Dior campaigns)

Entities

Artists

  • Angela Madesani
  • Louise Dahl-Wolfe
  • Lee Miller
  • Brigitte Niedermair

Institutions

  • Centro Saint-Bénin
  • Harper's Bazaar
  • Dior
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Aosta
  • Italy

Sources