Silver Girls. Retouched History of Baltic Photography

"Silver Girls. Retouched History of Baltic Photography" is a comprehensive research project that, for the first time, brings together and rediscovers the heritage of early female photographers in the Baltic states from the mid-19th century to the end of World War II.

The publication offers a fresh, nuanced perspective on the history of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian photography, highlighting women's roles not only as artists but also as entrepreneurs and contributors to social and cultural processes. Through seven thematic "archive islands"—Ghosts, Nobility, Studios, Memorabilia, Artists, Sisterhood, and Destinies—the reader is introduced to the life stories and creative contributions of 21 female photographers whose work has been marginalized or forgotten for decades.

Unique Content: The first extensive collective portrait of early female photographers in the Baltic region.
Rich Visual Material: Features over 200 images sourced from public institutions and private archives across all three Baltic countries.
Expert Authorship: Edited and compiled by renowned researchers and curators: Dr. Agne Narušītė (LT), Indrek Grigor (EE), and Šelda Puķīte (LV).
Award-Winning Design: Visually crafted by artist Gytis Skudžinskas (NoRoutine Books).
High Recognition: Both the publication and the accompanying exhibition have been nominated for the Latvian Art Award of the Year in the "Research of the Year" category.

Title: Silver Girls. Retouched History of Baltic Photography
Editors: Šelda Puķīte, Indrek Grigor, Agnė Narušytė
Text: Šelda Puķīte, Indrek Grigor, Agnė Narušytė
Book design: Ģītis Skudžinsks
Publisher: NoRoutine Books
Language: English
Release date: 2025