told through original photography, published work, and decades of lived experience.
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Drawing on decades of experience as a photographer, author, Ali Smith offers a unique perspective — forged in new york city’s underground music and art culture — on punk, feminism, female empowerment, and the power of storytelling.
author of three books and countless articles, Ali developed her voice and visual style in that raw, uncompromising world, As the only woman in band signed to a major label, surviving the slings and arrows society reserves for women who refuse to comply.
Through powerful photography, personal stories, and often irreverent observations that range from hilarious to heartbreaking, Ali explores gender, creativity, identity, and rebellion, connecting cultural history with questions about equality, representation, and self-expression that are still urgent today.
Every talk is tailored to its audience and venue, whether small or large. At the heart of each is Ali’s belief in the transformative power of telling our own stories—and the importance of making space for voices that have too often been overlooked, with an emphasis on women’s stories.
Available for guest lectures, Keynotes, In-Conversations, Panel Discussions, Punk History & Personal Storytelling with Slideshows, Photography, Memoir & Storytelling Workshops.
Ali enjoys working with DIY and independent Spaces as well as Universities, libraries, cultural institutions, festivals, independent organizations,and businesses seeking fresh perspectives on feminism, creative expression, and female empowerment.
