Events and Exhibitions
"Little Faces Big Feelings" is a poignant photographic collection documenting and highlighting the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and young people worldwide. The project, spearheaded by documentary photographer Maria Reaney, brings together 16 artists from internationally diverse backgrounds to shed light on the social and emotional challenges faced by children during lockdowns and thereafter. On at the Library of Birmingham 18 April - 29 June 2024.
Venues
Past Events and Exhibitions
The Peter James Lecture honours the memory of Peter James (1958-2018), a British archivist and curator of photography at Birmingham Central Library. It focuses on themes around archive management and photography reflecting Pete's own interests. It is organised by the Royal Photographic Society, Redeye and FORMAT International Photography Festival, and is hosted by Birmingham City University and GRAIN Projects.
An event that might be of interest to members, organised by former Redeye volunteer Shirazee Ahmed.
Whilst Azee was living and working on a development project for the duration of 3 months in Nepal, looking into water safety and hygiene, the series People of Kapseri was created. Living in the district of Makwunpur in a village called Kapseri situated slightly on the outskirts of Hetauda, Kapseri is populated with the cast of Tamang, each portrait which was taken of each individual shows the essence of life in Nepal, showing the agriculture of the villagers.
The event will consist of a morning of presentations by a group of expert reviewers on key features of portfolio and professional development. During the afternoon there will be opportunities for one to one portfolio advice and reviews from 3 reviewers for 20 minutes each. This event is perfect for emerging practitioners, students and artists and will provide valuable advice and reviews from leading practitioners, curators and commissioners. Speakers and reviewers include Anthony Luvera, Liz Hingley, Niall Mcdiarmid, Sebah Chaudhry and Skinder Hundal.
Arpita Shah is a photographic artist and educator based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She works between photography and film, exploring the fields where culture and identity meet. As an India-born artist, Shah spent an earlier part of her life living between India, Ireland and the Middle East before settling in the UK.
A new collection of contemporary landscape photography opens at Argentea Gallery on 2 November. Out of the Woods of Thought is a fascinating exploration of the natural world through a series of highly atmospheric works by some of the UK’s most exciting landscape photographers.
Photo Cafe is an informal discussion and meeting place, an event that invites speakers and participants to discuss ideas, debate topics around contemporary photography issues and network with others.
Noises in the Blood is an exhibition of works by photographer Lúa Ribeira, inspired by contemporary Jamaican dancehall ritual.
The Photography Show returns to the NEC for its fifth year, between 17-20 March 2018.
The Photography Show returns to the NEC for its fifth year, between 17-20 March 2018. This year, Redeye will be hosting advice sessions on Monday 19 March.
British artist Edmund Clark is Ikon’s artist-in-residence (2014–2018) at Europe’s only entirely therapeutic prison, HMP Grendon, in Buckinghamshire.