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We're really excited to be bringing @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay down to Portsmouth next Saturday. (October 12th) as part of Portsmouth's @photofringe weekender! We have some FREE portfolio review slots still available for early afternoon if yo
We're really excited to be bringing @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay down to Portsmouth next Saturday. (October 12th) as part of Portsmouth's @photofringe weekender! We have some FREE portfolio review slots still available for early afternoon if you want to book you can use the link in our bio! Shortly after both Kelly and Kirsty will also be doing 40 minute talks about their practice, you'll also have an opportunity to ask questions afterwards! Please join us next Saturday at @aspexportsmouth for an exciting day of events! We'll also have our acclaimed secondhand Photobook stall. 😉 All of this made possible through an exciting collaboration with @photofringe supported by @photoworks_uk and @aspexportsmouth
Exhibition Announcement! Join us to celebrate the culmination of a Summer long project where we commissioned @eddie.stenstrom72 to make a photographic response to @downtownpompey Queer Mapping Project. Tracing Safe/r Spaces is an exploration of &ls
Exhibition Announcement! Join us to celebrate the culmination of a Summer long project where we commissioned @eddie.stenstrom72 to make a photographic response to @downtownpompey Queer Mapping Project. Tracing Safe/r Spaces is an exploration of ‘safe spaces’ and what they mean for queer individuals, emphasising that these spaces are not limited to physical locations; but can also be moments, feelings, or experiences that evoke a sense of security, comfort, and authenticity. All our welcome to join us for the opening night on Friday October 11th between 6:00 - 8:30 PM at the wonderful @theboxgallerysouthsea as part of this years @photofringe We'd like to thank partners @downtownpompey and @theboxgallerysouthsea and a special thank you to @eddie.stenstrom72 who has made some really exciting new work, all thanks to his sheer drive and determination.
On October 12th as part of @photofringe we'll be hosting Free Portfolio reviews with artists @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay - spaces are very limited so book quickly! The event will be held at @aspexportsmouth between 1-3pm and after the reviews
On October 12th as part of @photofringe we'll be hosting Free Portfolio reviews with artists @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay - spaces are very limited so book quickly! The event will be held at @aspexportsmouth between 1-3pm and after the reviews, Kelly and Kirsty will present and discuss their work between 4-6pm. Have any questions about what a portfolio review entails or what you need to prepare? Feel free to drop us a DM! You can book your slot and a pay what you can ticket for the talk using the link in our bio. Kindly supported by Aspex Portsmouth and Photoworks UK.
On October 12th in collaboration with @photofringe we have amazing artists Kelly O'Brien and Kirsty Mackay (@kelly.o.brien @kirstygmackay) hosting free 20 minute portfolio reviews which you can now book using the link in our bio! Be quick, spaces are
On October 12th in collaboration with @photofringe we have amazing artists Kelly O'Brien and Kirsty Mackay (@kelly.o.brien @kirstygmackay) hosting free 20 minute portfolio reviews which you can now book using the link in our bio! Be quick, spaces are very limited! Supported by @aspexportsmouth and @photoworks_uk
THIS THURSDAY! 19th September 4-8:30pm Our next event is a Japanese Photobook Night in collaboration with Portsmouth Analogue eXperiments hosted at @aspexportsmouth There will be talks on the collection from University of Arts Bournemouth, a chanc
THIS THURSDAY! 19th September 4-8:30pm Our next event is a Japanese Photobook Night in collaboration with Portsmouth Analogue eXperiments hosted at @aspexportsmouth There will be talks on the collection from University of Arts Bournemouth, a chance to spend time with the books and another talk all about Japanese Photography from the 60's and 70's. This is a very special event and not one to miss, tickets are free/pay what you can and you can drop in and out of the event as much as you please. Link can be found in our bio for tickets!
In collaboration with @photofringe we're really excited to announce we'll have @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay talking about their practices on Saturday 12th October 4-6pm held at @aspexportsmouth They'll also be conducting free portfolio reviews
In collaboration with @photofringe we're really excited to announce we'll have @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay talking about their practices on Saturday 12th October 4-6pm held at @aspexportsmouth They'll also be conducting free portfolio reviews in the afternoon 1-3pm which you'll be able to book very soon! In the meantime you can book your free/pay what you can ticket to the talk via our link in bio! Supported by @photoworks_uk
Our next event is coming up soon! Thursday 19th September 4-8:30pm in collaboration with @pattigaalholmes and PAX. We're taking over the communal space at @aspexportsmouth to bring you a night of Japanese Photobooks. There will be talks on this s
Our next event is coming up soon! Thursday 19th September 4-8:30pm in collaboration with @pattigaalholmes and PAX. We're taking over the communal space at @aspexportsmouth to bring you a night of Japanese Photobooks. There will be talks on this special collection from University of Arts Bournemouth, a chance to spend time with the books and another talk all about Japanese Photography from the 60's and 70's. This is a very special event and not one to miss, tickets are free/pay what you can and you can drop in and out of the event as much as you please. Link can be found in our bio!
On October 12th as part of @photofringe we'll have artists @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay offering free Portfolio Reviews during the day and then talking about their own practice in the evening all held at @aspexportsmouth - we'll have more info f
On October 12th as part of @photofringe we'll have artists @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay offering free Portfolio Reviews during the day and then talking about their own practice in the evening all held at @aspexportsmouth - we'll have more info for you very soon but in the meantime sign up to our newsletter and keep an eye here for more!
There are lots of new events happening in September and October including a Japanese Photobook Night in collaboration with artist @pattigaalholmes on September 19th at @aspexportsmouth And in October we have a new set of Artist Talks, Free Portfoli
There are lots of new events happening in September and October including a Japanese Photobook Night in collaboration with artist @pattigaalholmes on September 19th at @aspexportsmouth And in October we have a new set of Artist Talks, Free Portfolio Reviews and more! Including lots of exciting exhibitions happening around the city as part of @photofringe Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to find out! Link in bio!
We still have some spaces available for our PhotoWalk next Saturday! We'll be exploring the concept of queer safe spaces led by artist @eddie.stenstrom72 We'll be starting at 5pm in the Rose Gardens and chasing the sunset along the sea front, finish
We still have some spaces available for our PhotoWalk next Saturday! We'll be exploring the concept of queer safe spaces led by artist @eddie.stenstrom72 We'll be starting at 5pm in the Rose Gardens and chasing the sunset along the sea front, finishing at Spice Island. You can book your tickets in the link in our bio! Supported and in partnership with @downtownpompey as part of a wider project.
We're really excited to announce that we have commissioned Eddie Stenstrom @eddie.stenstrom72 to work on a photo project exploring the idea of 'safe spaces' within the queer community as part of a direct response to @downtownpompey queer mapping proj
We're really excited to announce that we have commissioned Eddie Stenstrom @eddie.stenstrom72 to work on a photo project exploring the idea of 'safe spaces' within the queer community as part of a direct response to @downtownpompey queer mapping project. Eddie is looking for people to share their thoughts and have their portraits taken as part of a creative studio experience in a safe and friendly environment. Eddie has a number of dates available for sittings and you can either DM him over Instagram or email him at stenstrom.photo@gmail.com There is also lots more info on our website including the available dates. This project is part of a collaboration with @downtownpompey
Private View for University of Portsmouth's photography MA show featuring work from Sam Lloyd and Ronnie Loten tonight at @jackhousegallery 6 - 8:30pm Also tomorrow @photoworks_uk are hosting 1-to-1 sessions with industry professionals in the space
Private View for University of Portsmouth's photography MA show featuring work from Sam Lloyd and Ronnie Loten tonight at @jackhousegallery 6 - 8:30pm Also tomorrow @photoworks_uk are hosting 1-to-1 sessions with industry professionals in the space, ideal for photographers and lens based artists to get advice on community engagement, exhibition proposals, marketing and funding 5-7pm with tickets bookable via the link in our bio!
We're really excited to be bringing @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay down to Portsmouth next Saturday. (October 12th) as part of Portsmouth's @photofringe weekender! We have some FREE portfolio review slots still available for early afternoon if yo Exhibition Announcement! Join us to celebrate the culmination of a Summer long project where we commissioned @eddie.stenstrom72 to make a photographic response to @downtownpompey Queer Mapping Project. Tracing Safe/r Spaces is an exploration of &ls On October 12th as part of @photofringe we'll be hosting Free Portfolio reviews with artists @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay - spaces are very limited so book quickly! The event will be held at @aspexportsmouth between 1-3pm and after the reviews On October 12th in collaboration with @photofringe we have amazing artists Kelly O'Brien and Kirsty Mackay (@kelly.o.brien @kirstygmackay) hosting free 20 minute portfolio reviews which you can now book using the link in our bio! Be quick, spaces are THIS THURSDAY! 19th September 4-8:30pm Our next event is a Japanese Photobook Night in collaboration with Portsmouth Analogue eXperiments hosted at @aspexportsmouth There will be talks on the collection from University of Arts Bournemouth, a chanc In collaboration with @photofringe we're really excited to announce we'll have @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay talking about their practices on Saturday 12th October 4-6pm held at @aspexportsmouth They'll also be conducting free portfolio reviews Our next event is coming up soon! Thursday 19th September 4-8:30pm in collaboration with @pattigaalholmes and PAX. We're taking over the communal space at @aspexportsmouth to bring you a night of Japanese Photobooks. There will be talks on this s On October 12th as part of @photofringe we'll have artists @kelly.o.brien and @kirstygmackay offering free Portfolio Reviews during the day and then talking about their own practice in the evening all held at @aspexportsmouth - we'll have more info f There are lots of new events happening in September and October including a Japanese Photobook Night in collaboration with artist @pattigaalholmes on September 19th at @aspexportsmouth And in October we have a new set of Artist Talks, Free Portfoli We still have some spaces available for our PhotoWalk next Saturday! We'll be exploring the concept of queer safe spaces led by artist @eddie.stenstrom72 We'll be starting at 5pm in the Rose Gardens and chasing the sunset along the sea front, finish We're really excited to announce that we have commissioned Eddie Stenstrom @eddie.stenstrom72 to work on a photo project exploring the idea of 'safe spaces' within the queer community as part of a direct response to @downtownpompey queer mapping proj Private View for University of Portsmouth's photography MA show featuring work from Sam Lloyd and Ronnie Loten tonight at @jackhousegallery 6 - 8:30pm Also tomorrow @photoworks_uk are hosting 1-to-1 sessions with industry professionals in the space