GRAIN Symposium - The State of Photography

Boora, J. (Speaker)

Department of Art and Design

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

Description

THE STATE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

The State of Photography is our national photography symposium that is programmed in Birmingham as a biennial event. The symposium provides a platform to listen to those who are making new work, pioneering new discourse and critical perspectives while examining the contemporary world, delving into prevalent themes that affect our lives including the climate emergency, post Brexit politics, war, identity and community cohesion.

Period	17 Oct 2025
Event title	THE STATE OF PHOTOGRAPHY V : National Photography Symposium
Event type	Conference
Degree of Recognition	National

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The State of Photography will bring together leading practitioners to consider, explore and debate how photographers and photography practice looks at resistance and is responding, examining and disrupting injustices and systems of power. 2025 is our ten year anniversary and during this time of polarized politics, illegal conflicts, climate emergency and divisive rhetoric we hear from those who are creating new discourse and aesthetics, and are criticality, looking at the world today, exploring life, unity, courage and identity. We consider how the current volatile and more accelerated circumstances impact on photographer’s projects and approaches, and how we are presented with an opportunity to grow, change and be inspired. Photography can impart the greatest truth of our times and sheds light on injustices, inequality and other aspects of our lives and society. It seems today –more essential than ever to explore the role that photography can play. During the national symposium we will hear from the perspective of those who share our concerns about the present and offer a diverse range of practices, experiences and stories that shed light on our unsettling world. We are delighted to announce that our speakers will include; Mandy Barker Adam Broomberg Vanley Burke Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora Clare Hewitt Chris Hoare Ayesha Jones Zed Nelson Pelumi Odubanjo Sujata Setia

GRAIN Symposium - The State of Photography

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Fractured landscapes and how we heal