Martin Parr appointed guest curator for Brighton Photo Biennial in October and November 2010
15 Aug 2013
Martin Parr, the internationally respected photographer and curator, has been appointed guest curator for the fourth Brighton Photo Biennial, taking place in October and November 2010.
Since 2003, Brighton Photo Biennial has established itself as one of the most important celebrations of international photography in Europe delivering a series of challenging and stimulating events for both the general public and art specialists. The Biennial presents the work of international artists from a range of cultural backgrounds, commissioning new work, premiering recent work and exhibiting historical work in new contexts. Brighton Photo Biennial is committed to stimulating critical debate on photography in all it’s forms: new and historic, digital and analogue, still and moving and, through this, aims to reach the widest possible audience.
The Biennial is a partnership organisation and works with a diverse and exciting range of galleries, visual arts organisations and educational institutions in the city of Brighton & Hove and in cities and venues across the South East region. The University of Brighton, which hosts the Biennial office, is a key partner, as is Photoworks the Brighton-based organisation that commissions new photography, produces exhibitions and publications.
With Martin Parr as Guest Curator for BPB 2010, this presents an exciting opportunity to greatly enhance the presentation of international photographic practice in Brighton & Hove and nationally, introducing new audiences to this innovative ongoing initiative. BPB 2010 will encourage even more people to participate in and engage with photographic practice in all its forms.
Martin Parr has developed an international reputation for his innovative imagery, his oblique approach to social documentary and his input to photographic culture within the UK and abroad. He has been involved in film-making, and has used his photography within different conventions, such as fashion and advertising. In recent years, he has developed an interest in editing publications and curating international photographic events placing an emphasis on contemporary photography.
Martin Parr said: “I am looking forward to having the opportunity, through Brighton Photo Biennial, to share some of my passion for photography by exhibiting some recent finds of new work. I also want to build on the success of the last Biennial by focusing more on placing shows within Brighton & Hove and making the event a centre of dialogue and discovery.”
Helen Cadwallader, Executive Director of Brighton Photo Biennial said, “I am absolutely delighted that Martin has accepted our invitation to curate BPB 2010. Myself, the Biennial team and the Biennial partners are really looking forward to working with Martin and the exciting possibilities this presents.”
Brighton Photo Biennial runs a continuous education programme that is active during and between Biennials, creating grass roots projects with local communities, artists and individuals.
Visit the Brighton Photo Biennial website for more information
Martin Parr portrait photograph
