The Met Presents: The New Woman Behind the Camera

The New Woman Behind the Camera
Collection of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg. Ilse Bing Estate.

Ilse Bing (German, 1899–1998), Self-Portrait with Leica, 1931. Gelatin silver print. 10 1/2 x 12 in. (26.7 x 30.5 cm).

The exhibition The New Woman Behind the Camera, on show at the Met until October, presents the works of more than 120 women photographers from 20 different countries. With over 185 photographs, photo-books, and illustrated magazines, the exhibition highlights the advancements made by women behind the camera between the 1920s and the 1950s.

Event Information
Start Date: July 2, 2021
End Date: October 3, 2021
Venue: The Met Fifth Avenue

The New Woman Behind the Camera