Women Power: Magnum Photos' Female Gaze in Veneto
From March 22 to September 21, 2025, the Museo Villa Bassi Rathgeb in Abano Terme will showcase an exhibition entitled 'Women Power.' This event, curated by Walter Guadagnini and Monica Poggi, explores the female experience through over 70 years of work by Magnum Photos. The exhibition examines themes such as family, identity, and women's roles in political and war contexts. Notable photographers featured include Inge Morath, Eve Arnold, and Susan Meiselas, alongside male figures like Robert Capa. Organized by CAMERA in partnership with Magnum, the exhibition aims to inspire dialogue on women's evolution and empowerment.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from March 22 to September 21, 2025
- Venue: Museo Villa Bassi Rathgeb, Abano Terme, Veneto
- Curated by Walter Guadagnini and Monica Poggi
- Features photographs from Magnum Photos archive
- Six thematic sections covering family, growth, identity, beauty/fame myths, political battles, war
- Includes works by Inge Morath, Eve Arnold, Olivia Arthur, Myriam Boulos, Bieke Depoorter, Nanna Heitmann, Susan Meiselas, Lúa Ribeira, Alessandra Sanguinetti, Marilyn Silverstone, Newsha Tavakolian
- Also includes male photographers: Robert Capa, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt, Rafal Milach, Paolo Pellegrin, Ferdinando Scianna
- Produced by CAMERA – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia in collaboration with Magnum Photos
Entities
Artists
- Walter Guadagnini
- Monica Poggi
- Inge Morath
- Eve Arnold
- Olivia Arthur
- Myriam Boulos
- Bieke Depoorter
- Nanna Heitmann
- Susan Meiselas
- Lúa Ribeira
- Alessandra Sanguinetti
- Marilyn Silverstone
- Newsha Tavakolian
- Robert Capa
- Bruce Davidson
- Elliott Erwitt
- Rafal Milach
- Paolo Pellegrin
- Ferdinando Scianna
Institutions
- Museo Villa Bassi Rathgeb
- Magnum Photos
- CAMERA – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia
Locations
- Abano Terme
- Veneto
- Italy