London Art Fair is the premier fair for Modern British and contemporary art

Photography Day

Wednesday 19th January 2011

Please see below for information on all our Photography Day talks and tours, which took place at London Art Fair 2011.

Talks & Tours
Image Fatigue: Can photographs still be a catalyst for positive social change in a world saturated with images? In association with PhotoVoice Leading photography professionals discussed past and present campaigns that use socially driven imagery and ask whether they still have an impact in today’s media, and if so what makes these images successful in driving social change. The discussion was led by Marc Schlossman (PhotoVoice Trustee and photographer) with Gideon Mendel (Photojournalist), Liz Orton, (PhotoVoice), Adam Hinton (Photographer and Photo50 artist) and Jessica Crombie (Film and Photography Manager, Save the Children). _________________ On The Ephemeral in Photography In association with Hotshoe Gallery and ORDINARY-LIGHT Photography A panel discussion considering the etymology and characterisations of the ephemeral in photography and the wider concept of the ephemeral as it appears in culture and the arts. This session was led by Daniel Campbell Blight (Director, Hotshoe Gallery) with Rut Blees Luxemburg (artist), Julian Stallabrass (Reader, The Courtauld Institute of Art) and Douglas Murphy (author of The Architecture of Failure, forthcoming from Zero Books).		Lisa Barnard/ Maggie/ 2010 / 40 inches x 30 inches/ Image courtesy of the artist

(D)e-materialization and Photography in the Age of Technological Advance In association with Hotshoe and ORDINARY-LIGHT Photography A discussion of the (d)e-materialization of the photographic record in the age of technological advance. Led by Brad Feuerhelm (Director, ORDINARY-LIGHT Photography) , the panel included Simon Bainbridge (Editor, British Journal of Photography) Charlotte Cotton (Creative Director, London Galleries, National Media Museum ), Jason Evans (artist, writer and lecturer) and Trish Morrisey (artist). _________________

Politics in Photography In association with Photoworks This session focused on contemporary photography concerned with the current socio-political climate in the UK. It considered the artists position in providing an important commentary on social change, political unrest and challenging political conventions. Speakers included: Anna Fox (artist and Professor of Photography, University of the Creative Arts), and Lisa Barnard (artist, exhibiting in Photo50 at London Art Fair). _________________

Collecting Contemporary Art In association with the Contemporary Art Society Now celebrating its centenary year, the Contemporary Art Society is the UK's leading authority on contemporary collecting. Over the last 100 years they have purchased the work of seminal artists early in their careers - Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon and Damien Hirst – and enjoy a unique and enviable reputation for being 'ahead of the curve'. The talks were led by Henry Little (Public Programmes Manager) and Dida Tait (Head of Membership and Market Development).
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		Adam Hinton/ A couple walking under the A20/A8 motorway junction. Shanghai/ Image courtesy of the artist/ Copyright Adam HInton
Tour and Introduction to Art Projects Led by Pryle Behrman Pryle Behrman is a critic, curator and member of the Art Projects selection committee, this tour explained the selection process for Art Projects and discuss the practices of the selected artists and the ideas behind their work, highlighting common and contrasting themes. _________________

Photography Tour with Jean Wainwright This tour introduced photography for sale in the Main Fair, Art Projects and Photo50, introducing specific artists and giving an art historical context. Jean Wainwright has published extensively on contemporary art as well as appearing on television and radio programmes. _________________

murmurART Tour murmurART is a contemporary art company dedicated to supporting and promoting exceptional emerging artists through innovative projects and bespoke services. Donald Eastwood, Director & Co-Founder and Robert Dingle, Curator, will lead a tour of Art Projects focussing on emerging artists. _________________

Guided Tours by Brownhill Insurance Group and AXA Art Insurance Ltd Each tour took in a variety of galleries in the Fair and cover a wide range of work including photography, video, painting, drawing, sculpture and installation. Tours also included the Art Projects section and Photo50. A third of AXA Art’s staff are art historians, reflecting the company’s in-house art expertise. Led by AXA Art experts, these tours gave visitors the chance to talk to AXA Art about insuring an art collection and the home. _________________

Please note this information is correct at the time of booking. Speakers may change in advance of London Art Fair.