The 80s Photographing Britain

Location

Tate Britain
Millbank
London
SW1P 4RG

Description

This exhibition runs from Thursday 21st November 2024 to Monday 5th May 2025.


Explore powerful photography in a decade of social and political change

Explore one of the UK’s most critical decades, the 1980s. This exhibition traces the work of a diverse community of photographers, collectives and publications –creating radical responses to the turbulent Thatcher years. Set against the backdrop of race uprisings, the miner strikes, section 28, the AIDS pandemic and gentrification – be inspired by stories of protest and change.

At the time, photography was used as a tool for social change, political activism, and artistic and photographic experiments. See powerful images that gave voice and visibility to underrepresented groups in society. This includes work depicting the Black arts movement, queer experience, South Asian diaspora and the representation of women in photography.

This exhibition examines how photography collectives and publications highlighted these often-unseen stories, featured in innovative photography journals such as Ten 8 and Cameraworks. It will also look at the development of Autograph ABP, Half Moon Photography Workshop, and Hackney Flashers.

Visitors will go behind the lens to trace the remarkable transformation of photography in Britain and its impact on art and the world.

Prices

Standard Ticket: £20

Contact and Booking Details

More information at this website.

Upcoming Dates

This exhibition runs from Thursday 21st November 2024 to Monday 5th May 2025.

Forthcoming dates:

Fri 14th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Sat 15th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Sun 16th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Mon 17th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Tue 18th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Wed 19th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Thu 20th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Fri 21st Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Sat 22nd Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)

Disclaimer

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All images are supplied by the exhibition organiser.

Tate Britain
Millbank
London
SW1P 4RG

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This exhibition runs from Thursday 21st November 2024 to Monday 5th May 2025.

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