An exhibition titled "Traveling Women Photographers" is currently running at Villa Théo in Le Lavandou, France, bringing together the works of five distinguished female photographers: Shirley Baker, MariBlanche Hannequin, Françoise Nuñez, Agnès Varda, and Sabine Weiss. Each artist presents a unique visual narrative that combines movement and contemplation through a humanistic approach to photography.
The exhibition explores the concept of travel as a form of boundary-crossing that extends beyond geographical limits for women photographers. According to the exhibition's presentation, "To travel is to cross multiple borders. For a woman, it sometimes means crossing barriers beyond geographical boundaries. It means reclaiming public space and expanding beyond assigned territories. It means refusing invisibility and making movement a ground for emancipation, where each step, each image, becomes an affirmation."
The featured artists have traversed continents with a distinctive eye, paying close attention to simple gestures, fleeting atmospheres, and hidden stories behind each captured image. Their solitary journeys represent more than mere wandering – they constitute a sensitive engagement and exploration of social realities, cultures, and memories. The photographers demonstrate how travel can serve as a powerful tool for artistic expression and social commentary.
The "Traveling Women Photographers" exhibition will run until January 31, 2026, at Villa Théo Center for Art, located at 265 Avenue Van Rysselberghe in Le Lavandou (83980). Visitors can view the exhibition Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the center at 04 22 18 01 71 or visit their website at https://villa-theo.fr/.
