New Photographic Practices: Awareness to Impact
In its inaugural event at the Photographer’s Gallery in London, the CRUX Photography Research Network, supported by Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), will host a day-long event of impact-based presentations and discussions by activist photographers.
Today, activist and socially concerned photographers know that raising awareness alone does not effect change. New photographic practitioners seek to merge theory and practice and implement impact-based strategies in their work, ranging from participatory photography to public engagement and partnering with NGOs, non-profits, and even governmental agencies.
The thematic presentations will include the power of participatory photography, the value of personal work with a broad reach, and two different approaches to environmental activism. The stellar line-up of presenters includes Anthony Luvera, Paul Wenham-Clarke, Kerstin Hacker, Matthew Finn, Lauren Forster, Richard Lloyd Lewis and Michael O. Snyder with Michelle Bogre as our keynote speaker.