Teaching Resources
Our teaching resources are designed to support knowledge and understanding of photography.
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Beyond Representation: Family and Empathy
A learning resource exploring representation through the lens of family relationships and empathy. Introduction Part of the Photoworks Festival: From Little Acorns… A learning resource exploring representation through the lens of family relationships and empathy inspired by the work of artist Mohamad Abdouni. Mohamad Abdouni is an artist, photographer, filmmaker and curator based between Beirut …Shadows, Alter Egos and our Inner Self
A learning resource exploring representation of our inner self using characterisation and symbolism through the work of Heather Agyepong.Symbolism, Drama & Metaphor
A resource exploring the use of symbolism and metaphor to explore death and dying in the ‘staged’ images of photographer Lua Ribeira.Where We Belong: Community and Identity
A resource exploring belonging, community and collective identity through the work of Alejandra Carles Tolra.Myth, Legend and Folklore
A resource exploring approaches to capturing a ‘sense of place’ through photography, inspired by the work of Tereza Zelenkova.Body, Posture and Pose
A resource exploring posture and pose in photography inspired by the work of Joanna Piotrowska.A Fictional Representation of Family
A resource exploring the subject of family portraits and representations of family inspired by the work of Silvia Rosi.Temporary Self
A resource exploring themes of LGBT+ experience and identity inspired by the work of artist Guanyu Xu.Black Looks
A resource encouraging students to engage with the national debate around the removal of public monuments in relation to colonial history inspired by the work of artist Sethembile Msezane.On Carrying
A resource exploring representation, gender roles and stereotypes through the work of Pixy Liao.Building on the Illusion of Inclusion
A resource exploring difference, disability and barriers to social inclusion inspired by the work of artist Alberta Whittle.Collections
Resources are grouped in Collections inspired by Photoworks’ curatorial programme and themes relevant to teachers and young people.
Keep checking back as we grow our collections.