The New Woman of the 1920s through the 1950s was a powerful expression of modernity, a global phenomenon that embodied an ideal of female empowerment based on real women making revolutionary changes in life and art. During this tumultuous period shaped by two world wars, women stood at the forefront of experimentation with the camera and produced invaluable visual testimony that reflects both their personal experiences and the extraordinary social and political transformations of the era. Join Mia Fineman, Curator in the Department of Photographs, for a tour of The New Woman Behind the Camera, a groundbreaking exhibition, which features more than 120 photographers from over 20 countries and…

Smithsonian American Art Museum – Various Exhibits Explore the sweep of the American imagination across four centuries at the nation’s flagship museum for American art and craft. Inspiring artworks and special exhibitions online. National educational offerings. Innovative research. Video interviews with artists and virtual studio tours, lectures and more. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – Various Exhibits The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) began collecting modern photography in 1930 and established the department in 1940. The Museum’s holdings of more than 25,000 works constitute one of the most important collections of modern and contemporary photography in the world. As diverse as photography itself, the collection includes work not only by…