Women by Women: A Shared Vision: Femxphotographers

Femxphotographers proves that when we lift each other up instead of competing, we can create ambitious, lasting work rooted in solidarity and shared values. In a world promoting atomisation and individualism, you work as a collective: how are your ideas and work born, and how do you gather all the different perspectives into a coherent outcome?

Claudia As women and non-binary artists, we come together to counteract structures that isolate and marginalise — not only in the art world, but in society at large. By choosing to work as a collective, we actively reject the myth of the lone genius and the pressure to create in isolation.

In working together, we prioritise transparency, mutual respect, and a process-oriented approach. We work horizontally — without hierarchy — and trust that collective authorship does not dilute voices, but rather amplifies them. Our exhibitions and publications are the result of this collaborative weaving: a tapestry of individual visions held together by shared values and a common urgency to make underrepresented stories visible.

Hanna We stay connected through tools like Basecamp and WhatsApp, which allow us to share ideas, ask questions, and check in with each other across different locations and time zones. Anyone in the group can suggest a concept or start a project, and when an idea resonates, others will often join in and help it grow. That feeling of being met and supported by others is incredibly reassuring—it reminds you that you’re not doing this alone.

At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly. Without a strict hierarchy or single decision-maker, our process can sometimes be slow, messy, or even tiring. It takes patience and trust to hold space for so many different voices and working styles. But that’s also the beauty of it. We’re not here to rush or force consensus—we allow things to evolve and take shape through honest dialogue and collaboration. And even if it takes time, the result always reflects something deeper: a shared effort that holds multiple truths, made stronger by the very process that shaped it.

LILLY URBAT