exhibition “Precursors: Feminisms, Camera in Hand and Archive on Shoulder”

Embark on a journey through time and visual activism with the fascinating exhibition “Precursors: Feminisms, Camera in Hand and Archive on Shoulder”. After its successful presentation in Paris, this exhibition arrives at the Filmoteca de Catalunya to offer us a profound and revealing look at the cultural and visual history of feminism in France during the 1970s and 1980s. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to learn how moving images became powerful tools of resistance and social change.

The exhibition focuses on the founding of the Centre audiovisuel Simone de Beauvoir by three pioneering women: Delphine Seyrig, Carole Roussopoulos and Ioana Wieder. These women, through their videos and those of other filmmakers and like-minded collectives, documented and actively participated in the feminist struggles of the time. From the right to abortion and sexual freedom to the Vietnam War and the anti-psychiatry movement, the videos of Les Insoumuses offer a rich and diverse mapping of the social and political struggles of those years.

The exhibition, curated by Nicole Fernández Ferrer and Nataša Petrešin-Bachelez, establishes a dialogue between generations of feminist video-makers and artists, transcending the French scene to address an international framework. The collaboration of diverse institutions and collectives, such as Ca La Dona, the CINEMA group (UPF), Hamaca, MACBA and the Mostra Internacional de Films de Dones de Barcelona, guarantees a plural and enriching view of audiovisual feminism. This exhibition not only celebrates the activism of past decades, but also inspires new generations to continue the struggle for equality and justice.

With free admission, “Precursors: Feminisms, Camera in Hand and Archive on Shoulder” is an open invitation to all those interested in exploring the impact of feminism on cultural and visual history. Do not miss this opportunity to take part in an exhibition that promises not only to inform, but also to move and inspire. We look forward to seeing you!