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“Paris Photo” will present a panoramic overview of worldwide photographic expression, spanning the 19th century to the present day while also unveiling an emerging international scene. For its 13th edition, Paris Photo turns the spotlight on photographic work from the Arab countries and Iran in what is an unprecedented exploration of the practice in this part of the world._Curated by Catherine David this year’s project will be based on three components. The Central Exhibition will unveil a selection of rare studio photographs from the archives of the Arab Image Foundation in Beirut; the Statement section will present a number of emerging talents from the region – from Tehran to Damascus, Beirut to Cairo, Tangiers to Dubai… The Project Room will offer a series of video works, testimony to the growing interest for the dynamics of this medium among the artists of the region.
On November 20th, 5 pm. “Paris Photo” will host a presentation of the first limited edition portfolio from The Arab Image Foundation’s archive selected by this year by Martin Parr, in the presence of Martin Parr and the members of the Arab Image Foundation. A signing of the AIF books “Mapping and Sitting: On Portraiture and Photography”; “Hashem el Madeni: Studio Practices”; and “Hashem el Madeni: Promenades” by authors Karl Bassil and Akram Zaatari, will take place on 6 pm November 21st.

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PHOTOMONTH 09 is a photographic feast. Discover over 150 exhibitions and events in more than 85 galleries and spaces across East London and the City. Major artists exhibiting this year include Eugene Richards, Jim Goldberg, Jenny Matthews, Nadav Kander, Terry O’Neill, Tom Hunter and Sophie Calle, with many exciting emerging artists who have chosen to show in a wide variety of interesting venues from the Crypt at Christ Church to Lennie’s Snack Bar. photomonth is the only photography festival in London and the largest in the UK.

Photomonth demonstrates the diversity of contemporary photography. The festival is a wonderful opportunity to show and see new work and participate in a variety of events including portfolio reviews, talks, walks and workshops.

Headline Events

PHOTOMONTH OPENING Thursday 1 October 6pm-9pm
V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green E2 9PA (Bethnal Green tube)
photomonth opens with an evocative exhibition of images of an East End childhood by Paul Trevor from 1970s, 80s and into the 90s. At the opening photomonth will launch it’s new Youth Photography Award, sponsored by the World Photography Organisation.

PHOTOMONTH PHOTOFAIR Saturday 10 October 10am-6pm
Spitalfields Traders Market, Brushfield Street. E1 6AA (Liverpool Street tube) Admission Free.
Photographers selling their prints; galleries including The Photographers Gallery, Cynthia Corbett Gallery and Rocket; magazines, books, products and services; the photo-bus and a photo-bar. A great opportunity to buy prints at very reasonable prices from emerging artists and play Pass the Parcel with Photobox for fantastic prizes.

PHOTOMONTH PHOTO-OPEN Thurs 15 Oct – Wed 4 Nov, 12noon-6pm daily.
F Block, Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street E1 6QR (Aldgate East tube) Admission Free.
See this year’s submissions in a show invigilated by the photographers. A wide range of subjects and approaches will be exhibited. All prints for sale. To participate email info@alternativearts.co.uk Curated by Alternative Arts.

PHOTOMONTH PORTFOLIO REVIEWS Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov, 11am-4pm each day.
Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street. E1 7QX (Aldgate East tube).
An opportunity for photographers to showcase their work to curators, publishers, picture editors, journalists, gallerists and established artists. Reviewers this year include Louise Garczewska/Getty Images Gallery, Tony Bell/Picture Editor, Observer, Hannah Watson/Trolley Books, Simon Bainbridge/British Journal of Photography, Renee Mussai/Autograph ABP.

PHOTOMONTH LECTURE Thursday 12 November 7pm
Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street E1 7QX (Aldgate East tube).
Mark Neville delivers this year’s lecture. He is best known for his Port Glasgow Book Project where he produced a coffee table book of social documentary style images which he then delivered free to all 8,000 homes in the Port.
Tickets £7/£5 concs. Booking essential 020 7522 7888 www.whitechapel.org

FREE BROCHURES available from info@alternativearts.co.uk
Full details of the photomonth 09 programme will be on www.photomonth.org
photomonth is produced by alternative arts +44(0)20 7375 0441 www.alternativearts.co.uk
For further information and images email info@alternativearts.co.uk

Introductory Talk to the Deutsche Bank Awards 2010

Date: 11 November 2009
Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Location:
Lecture Theatre, Student Hub, Davies Street

Event details:
Creative Careers invites you to find out more about the Deutsche Bank Awards and how to apply. Hear from past winners and the Deutsche Bank Team and pick up useful tips on how you might become a 2010 Deutsche Bank Awards winner and win ?8,000. There will also be practical advice on how to make your application, with opportunities for questions.

Date: Wednesday 11 November 2009

Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Location: Lecture Theatre, Student Hub, 65 Davies Street, W1K 5DA

Booking: Creative Careers  0207 514 6165 or db@arts.ac.uk<mailto:db@arts.ac.uk>

For further information please contact Caroline Carron 0207 514 6152

Eligibility:
Final year FDA, BA, MA AND PGDip Student (2009/2010) studying Fashion, Jewellery and Photography.
Includes Fine Art photography related courses.

Frieze Film 2009 was a newly commissioned project in four parts by Danish artist-activists Superflex.

Approaching economic crisis as a psychosis to be treated therapeutically, hypnosis is used to relive the stages of financial meltdown.

The Financial Crisis (Session I–IV) was screened daily on Channel 4 at 7.55 from Monday 12 October to Thursday 15 October 2009.

to watch it online go here

Artist Call Out
OCCUPY MY TIME is coming to the Old Police Station in New Cross.
This exciting and fabulous space run will once again echo with the words of Police and Thieves in the Street.
Police and Thieves will explore the mysterious and dark side of life, hidden in the corners and spoken about by the heroic ….
Challenging and exciting work in painting, drawing, installation, photography, video, sculpture and mixed media will be selected for this large group show.

OCCUPY MY TIME is a non-profit making organization. Supported by Out Of Nowhere Design.

Where:
Old Police Station 114-116 Amersham Vale. London SE14 6LG.
When:
March 2010
Cost:
£10 per application.
To Apply:
Application forms/details. www.occupymytime.co.uk
Contact:
suecohen@ntlworld.com
Please do not contact the venue for details.
Deadline:
7th December 2009