Exhibitions/ Gallery Research

Galleries 

The Photographers Gallery

The Photographers' Gallery is the largest public gallery in London dedicated

to photography. From the latest emerging talent, to historical archives and

established artist, this is a place to see photography in all its forms.

http://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/

Director: Brett Rogers Email: info@tpg.org.uk

The Open Eye Gallery

Open Eye is an independent not-for-profit photography gallery based in

Liverpool. One of the UK’s leading photography spaces, and the only gallery

dedicated to photography and related media in the North West of England.

Open Eye has consistently championed photography as an art form that is

relevant to everyone. They promote the practice, enjoyment and

understanding of photography by creating challenging and entertaining

opportunities to experience and appreciate distinctive, innovative

photographs.

http://www.openeye.org.uk/

Director: Lorenzo Fusi Email: lorenzo@openeye.org.uk

The International Center of Photography (ICP) (New York)

The world’s leading institution dedicated to the practice and understanding of

photography and the reproduced image in all its forms. Through our

exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach, we offer an open

forum for dialogue about the role images play in our culture.

http://www.icp.org

Chief Curator: Brian Wallis

The Impressions Gallery (Bradford)

One of the first specialist photography galleries in the country, playing a vital

role in changing the way people think about photography. With an

international reputation, Impressions are proud to be in Bradford, the world’s

first UNESCO City of Film. They support and encourage artists and

photographers who challenge and change photography.

http://www.impressions-gallery.com/

Director: Anne McNeill Email: enquiries@impressions-gallery.com

Ffoto Gallery

Ffotogallery is the national development agency for photography and lensbased

media in Wales. Our view is outward looking, with an exhibition

programme featuring artists from Wales and the rest of the world.

Ffotogallery seeks to widen its impact and influence through touring

exhibitions, collaborations with other organisations and galleries, print and

online publishing and an extensive education and outreach programme.

http://www.ffotogallery.org/

Director: David Drake Email: david.drake@ffotogallery.org

BALTIC

BALTIC is a major international centre for contemporary art. BALTIC has no

permanent collection, providing instead an ever-changing calendar of

exhibitions and events that give a unique and compelling insight into

contemporary artistic practice. BALTICS dynamic, diverse and international

programme ranges from blockbuster exhibitions to innovative new work and

projects created by artists working within the local community.

https://www.balticmill.com

Curator: Laurence Sillars Email: info@balticmill.com

Museum of Modern Art (New York)

The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and

provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the world's finest

collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is dedicated to the

conversation between the past and the present, the established and the

experimental. Our mission is helping you understand and enjoy the art of our

time.

http://www.moma.org/

Director: Glenn D. Lowry

MACBA (Barcelona)

As a public entity, the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)

assumes responsibility for disseminating contemporary art, offering a diverse

range of visions, and generating critical debates on art and culture, while

aspiring to reach increasingly diverse audiences. MACBA is an open

institution where citizens can find a space of public representation, and also

prioritises education and innovation in its field.

http://www.macba.cat/

Curator: Antònia Maria Perelló Email: exposicions@macba.cat

Director: Bartomeu Marí Ribas Email: bmari@macba.cat

Chinese Arts Centre (Manchester)

The Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (formerly Chinese Arts Centre) is

leading the UK in exploring a changing international dynamic. This is the

Chinese Century and Chinese contemporary art and visual culture is a vibrant

force, fast gaining momentum.

http://cfcca.org.uk

Director: Sarah Fisher

Exhibitions

Walker Evans- American Photographs. Museum Of Modern Art (MOMA),

New York.

I visited this exhibition in November 2013, I wanted to see first hand the way

that Walker Evans himself wanted to put across his work to others. This

exhibition and presentation gave me huge enthusiasm and passion to drive

my project forward, his work was impacting and beautiful. In this exhibition, I

really got to see the huge changes that were happening in America around

the time Evans took the photographs. The beautifully crafted dead pan

portraits of American people and life with moving contrast to the rundown

buildings show the ideas of Evans by proving to the viewer that the basics of

documentary photography can make this style into a widely accepted art form.

http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1388

Curator: Sarah Hermanson Meister

Lewis Hine. The International Center Of Photography (ICP), New York.

I visited this exhibition in November 2013, in New York. The exhibition was a

mixture of all Hines major series of work, or at least a carefully selected

handful from each series. One particular series of work that was of great

interest to me was the series “Men At Work”, an impacting set of photographs

that document the courage and skill of the men behind the machines of this

ever computerized world. The brave men who you see in his photographs

look almost unreal through the eye of Hine, in this set of work he portrays the

brave men as heroes in which they deserve to be praised for.

http://www.icp.org/museum/exhibitions/lewis-hine

Curator: Alison Nordström

Brian Griffin- Work. Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

This exhibition showcases Griffins set of work named “work”, it delves into the

praise of workmen, choosing to position them as if they were heroes or

knights lying in state. This is a very unique way of praising the workmen, a

very interesting and influential figure/ set of work for my project.

Industrial Evolution: All That Is Solid Melts Into Air

(Manchester Art Gallery)

From folk songs to heavy metal, via Amazon and zero hours contracts,

Jeremy Deller explores the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Website: http://www.creativetourist.com/articles/art/manchester/industrialevolution-

all-that-is-solid-melts-into-air-at-manchester-art-gallery/

Through researching many different galleries and also some relevant exhibitions, I was able to see where my work would fit, in the gallery wall world. Through visiting some of the worlds best photographic galleries, including two in New York, i also got a great feel of how I can see my final show being presented. This was a great way to see how my own work could be envisaged, by looking at hoe other practitioners have chosen to hang their work. I payed special attention to details within exhibitions, these are the little things that make a massive difference.