Paris Photo 2024 Paris Photo’s return to the Grand Palais venue was a great success with over 80,000 visitors across the 4 days of the event. Paris Photo is essentially a corporate event and most works are for sale with many selling for six figure numbers – reflecting the buoyancy of the market. The venue…
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Unite the nation – documentary Photography Hello, I’m Daz Smith, and I’d like to share my latest documentary photography project, captured at the ‘Unite the Nation’ demonstration held in Central London on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This event was significant, drawing large crowds draped in Union Jacks and filled with patriotic energy, uniting people from…
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The beautiful town of Arles in Southern France is best known for its association with painters such as Van Gogh and Gauguin – for its shimmering light and authentic provencal culture. The town also plays host for the world’s longest running and prestigious photography festival that runs from July to September each year. During this…
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Our latest photography project aims to capture Bath from fresh and unconventional angles, showcasing the city through the eyes of documentary and street photographers. This initiative invites talented photographers to move beyond the typical postcard images, presenting alternative visions of Bath’s everyday life, hidden alleyways, and urban scenes. By focusing on the authentic and often…
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The 2024 Costs of Living exhibition is currently in full swing. It kicked-off with a well-attended opening night creating a packed Gallery of Photography enthusiasts. The majority of the comments back so far have been very encouraging with a few also creating some interesting dialogues of the curated photography and the meaning of Costs of…
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Bearing Witness: Documenting the Funeral for Nature in Bath In the heart of Bath, amidst the historic architecture and bustling streets, a solemn procession unfolded – the “Funeral for Nature.” Among those present to bear witness and document this poignant moment were members of PhotoBath, a collective of passionate photographers committed to capturing the world…
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‘Costs of Living’ Exhibition, 2024 Dates: Tuesday 30th April – Sunday 5th May 2024 Opening Times: 10.00am 17.00pm Venue: 44AD Artspace, 4 Abbey St. Bath. BA1 1NN COSTS OF LIVING Our exhibition features the work of 15 photographers, including associates from the UK, Poland and Zimbabwe. They have employed their local and historical knowledge,…
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In the shadow of London’s historical landmarks, the solemnity of Armistice Day was punctuated by a bittersweet undercurrent as the city grappled with the presence of far-right demonstrators. In a documentary style, I aimed to capture not only the poignant moments of remembrance but also the complex dynamics that unfolded as the event became marred…
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My first time at the annual Paris photo fair, the largest of its kind in the world. Overlooking the Eiffel tower, Paris Photo was as much a celebration of photography as it was a marketing event. The range and quality of photography on show was extraordinarily diverse, ranging from ground-breaking contemporary ‘global’ photographers to more…
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Documenting Pro Palestine Demo – London 21 Oct, 2023 In the heart of London, on a crisp Saturday afternoon, a sea of impassioned voices and vivid signs painted a poignant tableau of unity. The city streets became a canvas of hope and resilience as people came together in a resounding show of support for Palestine.…
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