This year sees the return of photographer and Redeye member, Robert Watson, to Manchester’s iconic Central Library for a nearly four month exhibition. As can be seen, few exhibition spaces outside of dedicated museums offer such an incredible area to display artwork.
The exhibition Hall at Manchester Central Library where Robert Watson’s exhibition will take place.
With such a large exhibition space there is more than enough room to exhibit works from all genre of photography. From sublime seascapes shot when conditions allow on the seafront at Blackpool in the North West of England (particularly ‘Blackpool 0630’ - the picture used to promote UNSEEN Amsterdam 2022 by the Dutch press) to social documentary photographs taken in London, Athens, New York and Manchester. Also the latest series of dancers from Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and premiering, will be a selection of the series ‘The Sky Above Her’. A very special set of photographs shot from the graveside of Watsons Mother who died in a care home during Covid. These vibrant and soulful pictures illustrate the kaleidoscope of colours seen in the evening skies above his Mother’s headstone.
Don't miss the Opening Event - Saturday 14th October 2pm - 4pm.
Come along to the opening event of Robert Watson's eagerly anticipated major solo exhibition at Manchester's iconic Central Library in St. Peter's Square.
From 2 to 4pm, enjoy drinks and canapes along with the artist and talk about his work.
Exhibiting work spanning 20 years, Robert Watson (one of the country’s leading documentary and contemporary photographic artists) returns to Central Library. This free exhibition features images of Manchester Pride and his internationally exhibited Blackpool seascapes. It also premiers the series ‘The Sky Above Her’; these vibrant and soulful pictures illustrate the kaleidoscope of colours seen in the evening skies above his Mother’s headstone.
Robert Watson is an internationally exhibited, award winning photographer with work in private collections throughout the UK and Europe. His portfolio spans over two decades. Many of Watson’s photographs are shot on film; using his Hasselblad and Leica cameras to produce the documentary and portrait photography for which Watson is held in high regard.
He has published two books, been published in Aesthetica Magazine and has had exhibitions featured by The BBC in the news and interviews on BBC radio.
Tickets are free but limited in numbers.
Eventbrite tickets for the opening event are available here.
And... don't forget to book onto Robert Watson's Manchester Central Library Artist's talk and Q&A on Saturday 25th November 2-4pm (GMT).
Come along to the filming of an interview in Manchester Central Library where Caterina Mestrovich (the former gallery director of world famous photography gallery Atlas Gallery London) will host an insight into Watson's work past and present and run a Q&A session. Topics will range from his process both film and digital, his influences, the role of A.I. in the photography world and any other topics that the audience wishes to delve into.
From 2 to 3pm in the performance space of the library, Watson will he holding the talk then till 4pm, enjoy drinks and canapes along with the artist in the exhibition.
Exhibiting work spanning 20 years, Robert Watson (one of the country’s leading documentary and contemporary photographic artists) returns to Central Library. This free exhibition features images of Manchester Pride and his internationally exhibited Blackpool seascapes. It premiers the series ‘The Sky Above Her’; these vibrant and soulful pictures illustrate the kaleidoscope of colours seen in the evening skies above his Mother’s headstone.
Robert Watson is an internationally exhibited, award winning photographer with work in private collections throughout the UK and Europe. His portfolio spans over two decades. Many of Watson’s photographs are shot on film; using his Hasselblad and Leica cameras to produce the documentary and portrait photography for which Watson is held in high regard.
He has published two books, been published in Aesthetica Magazine and has had exhibitions featured by The BBC in the news and interviews on BBC radio.
Tickets are free but limited in numbers - available via Eventbrite, visit here.
Discover more about Robert's work on his website and Instagram.
Photo credit: Robert John Watson