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Rowan Lear’s Lunchtime Gallery Talks

Delve deeper into photography and revolution. Over three events, Rowan Lear will provide a framework for discussion and research around 3 themes across the festival. Ideal for anyone who is curious and wants to scratch below the surface of the image.


Saturday 13th May - 'Picturing the Revolution'

Where: Diffusion '17 Hub - 4W / The 'Stute, Wood Street, Cardiff City Centre
Time: Lunchtime talk @ 12 - 1pm
With: Rowan Lear

the photograph as evidence • the photomontage as revolutionary image • rise of the photojournalist • citizen journalism, social media and the camera phone • movements against the photograph


Saturday 20th May - 'Building the Revolution'

Where: Bay Art, Cardiff Bay
Time: Lunchtime talk @ 12 - 1pm
With: Rowan Lear

the vernacular in photography and architecture • picturing modernism • the ruins of architecture • urban planning and architectural visualization


Saturday 27th May - 'The New Sexual Revolution/The LGBT+ Revolution'

Where: The Angel, Castle Street, Cardiff City Centre
Time: Lunchtime talk @ 12 - 1pm
With: Rowan Lear

the body politic • making the queer visible • gender performance • consensus culture vs counter culture • historical revision • lgbtqi+ rights

To book, contact: Rosie Parry at [email protected]