WOPHA Congress: How Photography Teaches Us to Live Now

Explore the intersection of photography, feminism and education at the second WOPHA Congress: How Photography Teaches Us to Live Now, co-presented by Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) on Thursday, October 24.

This year's congress focuses on feminist, decolonial and experimental practices in photography education. It addresses the significant gap in academic programs dedicated to the history of women in photography, despite women comprising 75% of photography students worldwide.

Featuring over 30 internationally recognized scholars and artists, the event will delve into various topics, including:

• The role of collaboration in photography and archival practices.
• The importance of the Caribbean in photography history.
• Current debates surrounding materiality, ecology and climate change.

The WOPHA Congress creates a critical space for global dialogue, bringing together organizations, historians, theorists and curators to better represent the rich history of women photographers from the 19th century to the present. This event not only showcases groundbreaking research and discourse but also fosters a powerful network for women and non-binary individuals in the photographic arts.

Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to researching, promoting and preserving the contributions of women and non-binary photographers to modern and contemporary art. Founded by Latinx art historian Aldeide Delgado, WOPHA aims to rewrite the artistic canon and foster social change through innovative thinking and discussion about the role of women in photographic arts.