Image courtesy the artist and Hales Gallery, Materià Gallery, Stephen Bulger Gallery and Vadehra Art Gallery. © Sunil Gupta. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2026

1 May 2026, 10am - 6.30pm
University of Portsmouth, Eldon Building, Southsea, Portsmouth PO1 2DJ

 

Join Photoworks, the University of Portsmouth and Pompey Darkroom at this one-day event reflecting on the role of archives in photographic practice.

The day features keynote presentations from artists Sunil Gupta and Julian Germain (also leading workshops), talks from artists and curators including Portsmouth based Maya Brasington, Patti-Gaal Holmes, Evangelia Hagikalfa as well as Amin Yousefi (Photoworks), Dana Ariel and Vera Hadzhiyska (University of Portsmouth).

Drinks refreshments provided, lunch available to purchase on site/nearby.

The event includes workshops, a social gathering and Photobook space (hosted by Pompey Darkroom) presenting a range of photobooks that connect with archives, and access to the exhibition The Bears by Alejandra Carles-Tolra.

More details, including tickets, coming soon.

 

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