6 Photo Degree Shows To See This Summer
Its that time of year again, when fresh new talent begins emerging from the walls of universities into the spotlight. As their time at university comes to a close, photography students begin to piece together their three years at university to create their final collection of work to display to the public. Throughout the UK, these students will be showcasing a culmination of hard work, late nights and photographic knowledge over the next few months.
We’ve put together a list of photography degree shows we don’t think you’ll want to miss. With shows form Edinburgh to Nottingham, with many of the collectives showing work at FREE RANGE in London there is something for everyone.
Remember to follow them on their social media accounts to keep updated with their progression before the main shows.
Eyewash
5th July – 8th July
The Old Truman Brewery, LDN
www.eyewashphoto.com
With a cleverly designed title, these students have definitely roped you in from the beginning. Exclaiming that you may be suffering from visual fatigue over the exhibition period, apply EYEWASH so that you can see future exhibitions with more clarity and appreciation.
As a conceptually driven course, you can tell that these images are made with detailed thought and intention. With photographs exploring narratives and symbolism all while producing beautiful imagery it is one not to miss. With many students exploring the role of how people interact with their environments, each student has created a new direction of thinking for the viewer.
CLAY
21st June – 26th June
The Old Truman Brewery, LDN
www.clayphoto.co.uk
From abstract scenarios, to fragile memories and photographs exploring mental health awareness, these students have diversified their exhibition well.
With work spanning from North America to Ireland, they have been produced with a range of mediums, from large format cameras to mixed medium documenting beautiful vast landscapes to detailed personal portraits.
26th June - 4th July
NUA
28th June – 2nd July
The Old Truman Brewery, LDN
www.photographydegreeshow.com
Producing a range of photographs from Documentary and fashion, these students show a level of individuality and professionalism entangled into one. Following the themes of life and death, fragility and strength, the photographs are not simply to be looked at, there are deeper meanings and technical excellence from their work to be explored.
Napier Photo Collective
18th May – 27th May
Edinburgh Napier university
www.facebook.com/napiercollective
With some very interesting topics of work, this group of photographers has not shied away what is happening in todays society. From projects surrounding consent and reproductive rights to our food industry and youth culture. Not only have they produced work around topics that need to be discussed, they have presented beautiful prints, from brutalist architecture, to delicate still life’s.
21st June – 25th June
The Old Truman Brewery, LDN
Being home to the first degree in photography in the UK, this university has a lot to live up to, and the students of this years degree show have done just that. Following the way humans have interacted with technology to personal projects, fashion and portraiture each student has produced thought provoking work that will not disappoint. With intricate fashion photographs and surreal landscapes, there is a real mix of imaginations amongst this bunch of young creatives.
Off The Screen
29th May – 8th June
Nottingham
Taking place all over the city of Nottingham is Nottingham Trents 22nd photography degree show, incorporating the work of 76 students divided into 11 different exhibitions. These exhibitions are taking over 9 venues across the city, one of the only university’s to have groups of students producing their own separate degree shows. With this separation, there are plenty of diverse photographs, ranging from environmental issues, to photographs supporting mental health issues, identity and culture.
Because the venues are spread around, the collective have created an interactive map so you can explore the city while ticking off each exhibition.
Words by Lisa Gillies - follow her on instagram at @lisaroseannephoto
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