Talks and Events

Friday 1 May

5pm Care and Defiance exhibition opening

6-7pm Artist talk tour led by Ellie Smith, an open call winner, with a selection of our winning artists.

7pm Opening speech by Anu Gamanagari 

We will have photo books, zines and a special edition of the exhibition catalogue on sale on the opening night. 

Saturday 2 May

1-2pm Lisel Haas Workshop: The Importance of Archives

with Clare Hewitt and Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora, in partnership with Bertz Associates.

A workshop that explores the importance of archives, reflecting on the Lisel Haas’ and Grete Bermbach's archive exhibited in the Care and Defiance exhibition. The workshop will question how history has preserved women’s photographic archives and reflect on the importance of living archives among contemporary practitioners now.

This workshop is framed by Lisel Haas’ and Grete Bermbach's experience of migration to Birmingham and their extensive photographic works, currently being catalogued by Bertz Associates.

Clare Hewitt is the archivist on the Lisel Haas and Grete Bermbach project, and Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora is the lead producer and curator of the Care and Defiance exhibition. The workshop is free to attend and open to all, supported by National Heritage Lottery funding.

2-3pm Panel Discussion

Care and Defiance: being a woman in photography today.

The panel discussion will explore women's perspectives in photography, considering the representation on both sides of the camera and the realities of working in the industry today. We are delighted to be joined by:

Carole Evans (POST photo collective founder), 

Jemella Ukaegbu (UK Black Female Photography Community director) 

Nicola Shipley (GRAIN Projects) 

Safa Basharat Malik (open call winner) 

and panel chair Rachel Segal Hamilton

The panel members bring a diverse range of experiences, practices and stories to the discussion. This event has been made possible thanks to Birmingham City University's Research Investment Scheme. 

**All artist talks, workshops and events are free and open to the public. They will take place at Centrala and there is no booking required. For any enquiries please contact luna.photobham@gmail.com