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We are living in a moment of reappraisals, with new art books surveying art and photography that challenges gendered stereotypes in visual culture.

Literal fathers, symbolic father figures and ‘the patriarchy’ itself are all over cinema. Paul Ridd takes a look at various fathers in films at this year’s BFI London Film Festival.

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the 4th edition of the Samabhav Traveling film Festival. The festival was held in celebration of gender diversity and inclusion, featuring films and discussions on gender, sexuality, masculinity and relationships. The event took place in Dhaka from August 21-22, with Sangat- A Feminist Network, One Billion Rising Bangladesh and BRAC

“I’ve had many people tell me my work replicates the male gaze. I find this ridiculous,” says the American image-maker, who regards her work as a form of queer and feminist activism

The Locarno Film Festival doesn’t attract only film stars. The crème de la crème of the film criticism world is also present this year.

Nina Menkes’ ‘Brainwashed' examines how the visual language of cinema is interlinked with a global culture of discrimination and sexual abuse

Behnaz Farahi subverts the audience in her Return the Gaze performance piece that foregrounds a model returning her own challenging stare.

A re-issue of her legendary photobook, Carnival Strippers, includes never-before-seen material of American dancers on the road

Ti West's new 2022 slasher movie, "X," is the latest indie horror-comedy from A24 all about sex, murder, porn, and gore. Brittany Snow stars. Review.

New movies feature key scenes of central female characters legging it down streets or through fields. Is cinema finally keeping pace with real life?