December 13, 2009 1:15 PM - 13 attended
Learn From The Experts: Points of View @ BL
Points of View Photography @ BL
This meetup is a FREE expert-led, guided tour around the photographs from the British Library’s unique collections, examining the development of the medium and its lasting influence.
A fabulous opportunity to learn from the professionals, we will spend an hour examining 'Who was taking the photograph and why?'.
Section by section, we will view items presented within their cultural context to explore some of the major themes of the 19th century – from expansion to industrialisation, science, and the rapid changes taking place in society.
The final section reveals how technology responded to the demands of a developing mass market for photography, which continues to the present day. Read more on the BL website.
Ticket Details
This meetup is free although I do need definite numbers 2 weeks in advance, to guarantee us a FREE guided tour with Marco, a professional photographer. So please only RSVP 'yes' if you are sure you can make it. After the guided talk at 1:30, which lasts an hour, we will have a break in the cafe.
Venue & Contact Details
We will meet inside the Library at 1:15 at the front desk for a prompt start at 1:30. Please give Natalie a call on 07773 819053 if running late or you're lost. The library is a short walking distance from Kings Cross and Euston tubes.
A google map of the library is provided!
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Natalie Clarke
Thanks to all those that came along to the tour. It was lovely to see both new and regular faces. Great conversation with Peter, Alex, Jose, Licia & Shayna afterwards in the cafe. Am still gathering my photo thoughts today!
Posted December 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM -
Shayna
Ditto Natalie! Marcus is very knowledgeable and thought provoking. I wouldn't have seen the exhibition in that way without him and the conversations afterwards are always inspiring and too short! Thank you Natalie for continuing to organize such wonderful events and Happy Holidays y'all.
Posted December 15, 2009 at 3:13 PM
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Natalie ClarkeEvent HostOrganizer+1 guestThere's a lot more to a photo than meets the eye! I left the guided tour knowing that I will never look at a photo in the same way again! It was great of Marcus to share his passion with us about the history of photos, whether they were constructed or not, whether we can actually trust what we see, how reading a photo must take in its historical, political, cultural environment, how photos are actually produced...I learnt so much! I'm looking forward to going back to the exhibition next year. Well done and thank you Marcus and the British Library!
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Laura+1 guestExcellent tour guide and certainly managed to provoke a response! Sorry I didn't get to see everyone after in the cafe as I lost time looking around the exhibition. Thanks again!
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Hi Moneypenny2k, this will be indoors and looking at photos, so unless you want to take pictures before or after the exhibition you won't need your camera. Natalie