Dorothy Bohm at 100

Published to mark the centenary of Dorothy Bohm’s birth, this major monograph surveys the extraordinary seventy-five-year career of one of the most admired photographers of the twentieth century. Bringing together many of Bohm’s best-known photographs alongside previously unpublished images, the book traces her development from post-war humanist street photography to her pioneering colour work of the later decades. Born in East Prussia and sent to England as a refugee in 1939, Bohm’s experiences of displacement and resilience informed a compassionate photographic vision focused on everyday life, particularly women, children and public spaces. Essays by Monica Bohm-Duchen, Martin Barnes and Rachel Wallace are complemented by reflections from leading photographers, curators, writers and cultural figures. Richly illustrated throughout, the volume celebrates Bohm’s profound contribution to photography and her enduring influence on generations of artists and audiences.