When I was living in Manchester, I met lots of wonderfully creative photographers via the analogue 'mother' of Instagram - Lomography. One of those photographers is Vanessa Short who is now working on a fascinating personal project documenting the coal miners who returned to work early, breaking the 1984-1985 strike. She is looking into getting... Continue Reading →
Feminism Friday: What makes a feminist icon?
It pains me to admit it, but this piece is inspired by Thatcher. In the wake of her death, everyone's had something to say. One of the more bizarre ideas, though, is a few people claiming her as a 'feminist icon'. Really? Thatcher is widely quoted as saying, 'The feminists hate me, don't they? And... Continue Reading →