We also organise portfolio reviews and attend festivals both here and abroad to scout new talent and support emerging artists. See some of our discoveries in our Showcase. And we offer talks and workshops to Universities and Colleges.
Talks & Events
Photoworks runs a series of popular talks by photographers and curators in collaboration with the University of Brighton. We also organise talks to accompany our programme. You can find all our forthcoming talks and events listed below or browse this section for recordings of past events.
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moreTalks 2012: Mitra Tabrizian
22 March 2012
For 20 years, British-Iranian photographer and filmmaker Mitra Tabrizian's distinctive staged images have explored themes of alienation and social displacement; highlighting the economic and political situations underlining a variety of cultures and locations
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moreTalks 2012: Ori Gersht & Bridget Smith
20 January 2012
Photographers and filmmakers Ori Gersht and Bridget Smith each talk about their work, concentrating on extraordinary acts of faith
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moreTalks 2011: Daniel Meadows
8 - 12 December 2011
Daniel Meadows' career as a documentary photographer, oral historian and teacher spans four decades and he is recognised as a prime-mover in an important group of photographers who spear-headed the 1970s independent photography movement including Martin Parr, Brian Griffin and Peter Fraser
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moreTalks 2011: Steve Pyke and Nichola Bruce
24 November 2011
A screening of the film MOONBUG followed by Q&A with director Nichola Bruce and photographer Steve Pyke
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moreTalks 2011: Thomson & Craighead
22 November 2011
Thomson & Craighead discuss their multifaceted practice in relation to wider issues surrounding the ever-evolving digital and cultural landscape
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moreTalks 2011: Stuart Griffiths and The Myth of The Airborne Warrior
22 October 2011
Stuart Griffiths and Gordon MacDonald discuss the collaborative process behind the creation of The Myth of The Airborne Warrior, Griffiths' first book, and explore wider issues around publishing photography
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moreTalks 2011: Melanie Manchot
19 October 2011
Photoworks and Fabrica present a talk by Melanie Manchot about the work shown in her exhibition Gathering
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moreTalks 2011: Sian Bonnell
11 October 2011
The first in a series of discussions exploring artists' practice and process, offering an insight into artistic production within a changing cultural landscape
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moreTalks 2011: Politics and Photography - Carey Young & Immo Klink introduced by David Green
9 May 2011
Artist talk by Carey Young and Immo Klink, on the use of photography as a means of protest
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moreTalks 2011: Politics and Photography
19 January 2011
This Photoworks talk focused on contemporary photography concerned with the current socio-political climate in the UK
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morePortfolio Review
6 November 2010
Photoworks, Brighton Photo Biennial and Brighton Photo Fringe are collaborating to organise a portfolio review event
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moreTalks 2010: Nadav Kander in conversation with Joanna Lowry
27 October 2010
International artist Nadav Kander explored the ideas and relationships between contemporary art and documentary practice in response to Brighton Photo Biennial 2010 New Documents, curated by Martin Parr
Podcast available
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moreTalks 2010: Wolfgang Tillmans
13 October 2010
International artist Wolfgang Tillmans explored the ideas and relationships between contemporary art and documentary practice in response to Brighton Photo Biennial 2010 New Documents, curated by Martin Parr
watch the video
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moreTalks 2010: David Spero in conversation with David Campany
10 March 2010
The third in a series of three discussions by artists, writers and curators working with contemporary photography, devised by Photoworks and the University of Brighton
watch the video
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moreTalks 2010: Richard Wentworth in conversation with Kit Grover
10 February 2010
The second in a series of three discussions by artists, writers and curators working with contemporary photography, devised by Photoworks and the University of Brighton
watch the video
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moreTalks 2010: Ori Gersht in conversation with David Chandler
27 January 2010
The first in a series of three discussions by artists, writers and curators working with contemporary photography, devised by Photoworks and the University of Brighton
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moreTalks 2009: Tim Brennan
23 July 2009
An evening exploring English Anxieties with the artist Tim Brennan
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moreTalks 2009: Clare Strand
29 April 2009
As part of our continuing commitment to supporting photographic artists in the South East region, Clare Strand presented her work and recent Photoworks Monograph
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moreTalks 2009: Tod Papageorge
23 March 2009
Nominated for the 2009 Deutsche Börse Photography Prize, Tod Papageorge began his career in the New York City street photography movement of the 1960s, alongside Garry Winogrand and Joel Meyerowitz
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moreTalks 2009: Martin Parr
10 March 2009
Martin Parr has developed an international reputation for his innovative imagery, oblique approach to social documentary and his input to photographic culture within the UK and abroad
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moreTalks 2008: Dryden Goodwin
5 November 2008
Contemporary Photography: Professional Practice and Contexts Photoworks and the MA photography course at the University of Brighton presented a series of talks and discussions by artists, writers and curators working with contemporary photography
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moreTalks 2008: Lydia Yee
23 April 2008
Contemporary Photography: Professional Practice and Contexts Photoworks and the MA photography course at the University of Brighton presented a series of talks and discussions by artists, writers and curators working with contemporary photography
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moreTalks 2008: John Stezaker
16 April 2008
Contemporary Photography: Professional Practice and Contexts Photoworks and the MA photography course at the University of Brighton presented a series of talks and discussions by artists, writers and curators working with contemporary photography
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moreTalks 2007: Oliver Chanarin and Adam Broomberg
22 November 2006
Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin in conversation with Dr Julian Stallabrass
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moreTalks 2006: Susan Trangmar in conversation with David Chandler
2 November 2006
Susan Trangmar discussed her practice and Photoworks commission, Park Life with David Chandler, who was then Director of Photoworks
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moreTalks 2006: Anna Fox in conversation with Val Williams
25 October 2006
Contemporary Photography: Professional Practice and Contexts
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Talks 2006: Joachim Schmid in conversation with Stephen Bull
18 October 2006
Contemporary Photography: Professional Practice and Contexts
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Talks 2006: Publishers Talk
29 March 2006
Gordon MacDonald, Emma Reeves and Roger Hargreaves Contemporary Photography: Professional Practice and Contexts
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moreTalks 2006: Clare Grafik - Curator's Talk
15 March 2006
Contemporary Photography: Professional Practice and Contexts
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moreTalks 2006: Bettina von Zwehl
1 March 2006
Contemporary Photography: Professional Practice and Contexts
