IWD: Five courageous female artists
To celebrate International Women s Day, DW correspondents around the world present female artists who inspire them with their courage and creativity.
These rebellious, smart women are fighting against patriarchal structures for equal rights.
Avantgarde rock from Istanbul Gaye Su Akyol
She combines psychedelic surf rock with Turkish folk music, and doesn t hold back when it comes to the problems that women face in her country. Musician Gaye Su Akyol is one of the most exciting voices coming from Turkey.
Live your dream: Comic book artist Ita Mehrotra
Comic book illustrator and author Ita Mehrotra tells stories featuring relatable female characters to reach out to women on the fringes of Indian society. She s a firm believer that art can change lives.
On this edition with Karin Helmstaedt: a round-up of the winners at the Berlin International Film Festival; the next installment of our series on women artists featuring a Chilean dance collective; and an underwater exhibition in the White Sea.