In a world where visual representation profoundly influences how we understand identity, femininity, and diversity, many female photographers have found in their art a means to break barriers and offer new perspectives that reflect the plurality of experiences. On the occasion of International Women's Day, we have spoken with several photographers who use their work to challenge gender stereotypes.
Hobo Books is an independent publishing house that champions the physical format, publishing books and zines by emerging artists. In this interview, we discuss their editorial approach, the meaning behind their name, the evolution of graffiti and analog photography, and the importance of preserving culture outside the digital space. Discover how this Barcelona-based platform fosters self-publishing and artistic collaboration in the world of alternative publishing.
In ‘MULTIINDISCIPLINAR’, the exhibition currently at Espacio Candela, Tana Lakale challenges the boundaries of technique and artistic classification. Through a series of works spanning drawing, painting, glass, sculpture, and light, the artist constructs a universe where multiplicity and creative indiscipline intertwine organically.
Dila Ramos (*1992) is a photographer and social communicator (with a mention in audiovisuals) based in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. She has dedicated almost a decade to exploring the traditional manifestations of her city and other states of her country, celebrating her Latin American roots through a body of work that combines documentary photography with fashion.
Ana Campaña (*1997) is a jurist specializing in urban policies and territorial planning. She is a Raval resident and activist for the right to housing. She is currently investigating and experimenting with different techniques on the processes of urban stigmatisation, spatial injustice and migratory processes in the city. Analogue photography has been a faithful companion during this exciting journey of exploration between the margins. Deeply inspired by her friends, who unhesitatingly push her every step of the way.
Natalie Lama (*1996) is a visual artist and photographer based in Amman, Jordan. Specializing in experimental and documentary photography, her work explores themes of identity, resistance and unknown narratives, blending reality and imagination to provoke dialogue.
