Events
January 18, 2012 by admin
Symposium, Exhibition and Celebration
Date: Friday 30th November 2012 - Saturday 1st December 2012
This year, 2012 marks the Centenary of the study of photography at Newport. With a number of events, projects and activities planned to celebrate the long-standing reputation of this discipline at the institution, the University is proud to acknowledge the past, present and future of Photography at Newport through this landmark year of celebrations. Newport is delighted to host a two-day symposium and special alumni celebration event as part of the year’s activities.
Symposium – Day 1 – Either/And
Date: Friday 30th November 2012, 1pm to 6pm
The European Centre for Photographic Research (eCPR) is delighted to host a series of papers from the PH: The Postgraduate Photography Research Network. PH have taken on the inaugural custodianship of a new open source website Either/And.org. The site has been devised as a framework within which to debate and share perspectives that intersect a wide range of photographic practices. Either/And begins its first cycle by examining the place of photography in contemporary culture. During this period, Either/And will be structured around eight key themes. A combination of commissioned essays, interviews, images and films will with be published on the site over the course of the coming year. Responses to this work, also published on the site, will serve as the catalyst for online public discussion. The symposium is an opportunity to hear and respond to papers from members of PH that will provide representative preview of content that will be on Either/And.org over the next nine months.
Speakers:
Professor Mark Durden
Ben Burbridge
Sarah James
Liam Devlin
Annabella Pollen
Symposium – Day 2 – Talking/Pictures
Date: Saturday 1st December 2012, 9.30 am – 6pm
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Schedule of the Day and Biographies
Continuing its commitment to the photographic medium, photography’s histories and diverse practices, eCPR is delighted to bring together a group of international practitioners to talk about their various approaches in working with the medium of photography. Using the broad theme of photography today and tomorrow, Talking/Pictures will introduce the work of two newly appointed fellows from eCPR and other recent graduates alongside internationally acclaimed practitioners to explore new relationships and developments within the medium and how photography education is central to these debates.
Speakers:
David Bate
Paula Gortazar
Davide Maione
Helen Sear
Ken Grant
Clare Strand
Mishka Henner
Anastasia taylor-Lind
Bertien van Manen
Newport Photography Alumni Exhibition Event – Day 1
Date: Friday 30th November 2012, 6pm til 9pm
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The alumni of Newport’s photography courses include some of the key figures in contemporary photography. The exhibition primarily focuses on the period between 1973, when David Hurn established the acclaimed Documentary Photography course, and the present day. The exhibition celebrates the significant influence Newport has had on the world of photography. This special event provides a chance to view the work of selected Newport Alumni and takes place in the University’s City Campus Wall Gallery in the heart of Newport.
Drinks Reception
Please note the exhibition opens on the 29th October and will be accessible during University opening hours until 11/01/2012
Newport Photography Alumni Celebration Supper – Day 1Date: Friday 30th November 2012, 6.30pm – late
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The Alumni Celebration Supper provides a chance to meet the alumni of Newport’s photography courses. There will be the opportunity to relax, discuss and meet old friends – perhaps make new ones on the way. The Celebration Supper will take place at Newport’s City Campus Refectory, which is adjacent to the Wall Gallery.
