Interactive events at Photo North Festival
THERE’S not long to go until the inaugural Photo North Festival kicks off in Harrogate. The line- up looks fantastic, with some of the world’s best photography on show in the picturesque spa town. Highlights include Dean Belcher’s Pop- Up Studio, where you can have your photograph taken by the eponymous portrait photographer with your first- ever vinyl purchase (or something else that defines you). Each session lasts 45 minutes and must be booked in advance.
There will be a major exhibition of the work of Tish Murtha. One of the UK’s best social documentary photographers, Murtha studied under David Hurn at Newport College of Art. After her untimely death in 2013 a book on her ‘ Youth Unemployment’ series was posthumously published by her daughter Ella. Meanwhile, John Bolloten will be talking about his upcoming book Love Story, along with his work with the homeless charity Simon on the Streets.
There is also an Imperial War Museum collaboration, which features women on the frontline during the First World War, with previously unseen pictures and interviews.
Leading street photographer and workshop leader Matt Hart, who’s been teaching street photography for five years, will be doing a photowalk (and talk). You can attend just the photo talk or join Matt for both for a whole day of learning.
Photo North Festival will be held from 9 to 11 November. A day ticket costs £22, and a weekend pass costs £44. Both give access to a host of talks, exhibitions and events. Visit photonorthfestival.co.uk.