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Women And Photography: Why You Should Give A Damn

Guest ContributorOctober 3, 2017

By Marie Gardiner - ‘Do you photograph weddings and families?’ they ask, eyes shining with the possibility of babies covered in cake, and happy couples. ‘No,...

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Using Her Eye As The Canvas Tal Peleg Takes Makeup Eye-Art To The Dark Side

wyskOctober 2, 2017

"Makeup can be so much more than meets the eye..." - Tal Peleg...

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Mona Lisa, Caffeinated… Greek Coffee and Espresso On Paper By Maria Aristidou [Time-lapse]

wyskSeptember 29, 2017

"This Mona Lisa painting is a mixture of Greek Coffee and Espresso brewed specifically to create the dark shades and to give the old vintage feel to it." ...

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Dancer And Choreographer Amalia Hernandez (1917-2000) Celebrated By Google Doodle

wyskSeptember 19, 2017

On what would have been her 100th birthday, Google Doodle celebrates Amalia Hernandez (1917-2000), a Mexican ballet choreographer and founder of the world-renow...

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‘Frida Kahlo – The Story Of Her Life’ A New Graphic Novel By Vanna Vinci

wyskSeptember 6, 2017

The story of Frida Kahlo has been shared on the big screen and in numerous books, and now, the extraordinary life of the visionary artist is the subject of the ...

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Women’s Equality Day: An Illustrated Reminder From 1915 Of The Fight For Equality

wyskAugust 26, 2017

Produced and copyrighted in 1915, this propaganda postcard highlights the hypocrisy of opposition to voting rights for women....

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Disney Hits $1M Donation Goal For Girl Up In Less Than A Week With Help Of 19 Women Photographers

wyskAugust 24, 2017

An impressive roster of nineteen accomplished female photographers from fifteen countries created a series of empowering photos showcasing real-world girls and ...

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Papercut Artist Janelle Washington Explores And Celebrates African American Culture Through Her Stunning Work

wyskAugust 22, 2017

Of the craft she’s been perfecting over a number of years, papercut artist Janelle Washington says, “I cut paper and design beautiful things.” But when you see ...

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Hangama Amiri The Next President Afghan Women

Feminist Afghan-Canadian Artist Uses Her Brush To Advocate For Women’s Rights

wyskAugust 17, 2017

By Pary Shuaib - Hangama Amiri is an up-and-coming Afghan-Canadian artist. She graduated from NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was a Canadian Fulbri...

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