FREE EVENT: Photography A Visual Language

The United Nations of Photography are proud to announce that we are working with Van Arts: Vancouver Institute of Media Arts, Vancouver, Canada and The Editorial & Advertising Photography Course at the University of Gloucestershire to create a day of free talks, discussion and conversation focusing on photography as a visual language and visual document. So if you are passionate about photography and want to hear from leading practitioners across a broad range of photographic genres this is the event for you.

Photography: A Visual Language
A Day of Free Talks, discussion and conversation in collaboration with
Van Arts: Vancouver Institute of Media Arts, Vancouver, Canada and
The Editorial & Advertising Photography Course, University of Gloucestershire.

Saturday 19th March

Flett Event Theatre at The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD

For a full list of speakers and details on how to register for tickets please visit http://unitednationsofphotography.com/event-photography-a-visual-language/

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A Photographic Life - 290: Plus Roo Lewis 22/11/2023

In episode 290 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on reading the conflict image and its continuing power to inform. Plus this week, photographer Roo Lewis takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean […]

A Photographic Life - 289: Plus Robin Weaver 15/11/2023

In episode 289 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the passing of photographer John Sevigny, the fact that you are never too old to learn and how life informs our photography. Plus this week, photographer Robin Weaver takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than […]

A Photographic Life - 288: Plus Michael J Brennan 08/11/2023

In episode 288 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of subject to the photographer whilst knowing why you are making photographs and the issues with photographic hyperbole on social media. Plus this week, photographer Michael J Brennan takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no […]

A Photographic Life - 287 The Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'Feedback: How to Give and Receive It' 01/11/2023

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A Photographic Life - 286: Plus Bill Stephenson 25/10/2023

In episode 286 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on themes that those dealing with AI and photography are focusing on and the homogenisation of the photo book. Plus this week, photographer Bill Stephenson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length […]

A Photographic Life - 285: 'Kick Starter Special' with Marc Wilson 18/10/2023

In this special episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed talking with photographer Marc Wilson about the realities of creating Kick Starter campaigns to support and fund the publishing of personal photographic projects. Born in London and now based in Bath, Marc Wilson studies took him from Sociology to Photography creating images […]

A Photographic Life - 284: Plus Trish Morrissey 11/10/2023

In episode 284 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the photographic documentation of our own lives and how photographers dress! Plus this week, photographer Trish Morrissey takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography […]

A Photographic Life - 283: The Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'The Photographic Pivot Part Two' 04/10/2023

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on the photographic pivot. How to move from one area to another, utilise transferable skills and build a […]

A Photographic Life - 282: Plus Dillon Marsh 27/09/2023

In episode 282 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the power of light, and why more people should attend academic photography conferences. Plus this week, photographer Dillon Marsh takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question […]

A Photographic Life - 281: Plus Ian Hill 20/09/2023

In episode 281 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the time it takes to find a visual language, how simple things are complex and the connections between the history of art and photography. Plus this week, photographer Ian Hill takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer […]

A Photographic Life - 280: Plus Ave Pildas 13/09/2023

In episode 280 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the need for photographic education, how having heroes does not have to be negative and a new event concerning photography and the commonwealth. Plus this week, photographer Ave Pildas takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than […]

A Photographic Life - 279: The Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'The Photographic Pivot Part One' 06/09/2023

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on the photographic pivot. How to move from one area to another, utilise transferable skills and build […]

A Photographic Life - 278: Plus Massimo Leardini 30/08/2023

In episode 278 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on not getting bored with photography, photographers obsessed with kit of all kinds, the slow death of the NFT and finding new ways to say new things with a camera. Plus this week, photographer Massimo Leardini takes on the challenge of […]

A Photographic Life - 277: Plus Nicholas Sinclair 23/08/2023

In episode 277 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on understanding and promoting contemporary landscape photography, when clients are made redundant, and what a photographer leaves behind. Plus this week, photographer Nicholas Sinclair takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in […]

A Photographic Life - 276: The State Of Photography Special 'Future' 16/08/2023

In the third of three special episodes UNP founder and curator Grant Scott looks at where we have been over the past decades with photographic practice to help identify themes and recurring issues that have formed the foundation for where photography is today in the 21st Century. Dr. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United […]

A Photographic Life - 275: The State Of Photography Special 'Present' 09/08/2023

In the second of three special episodes UNP founder and curator Grant Scott looks at where we have been over the past decades with photographic practice to help identify themes and recurring issues that have formed the foundation for where photography is today in the 21st Century. Dr. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United […]

A Photographic Life - 274: The State Of Photography Special 'Past' 02/08/2023

In the first of three special episodes UNP founder and curator Grant Scott looks at where we have been over the past decades with photographic practice to help identify themes and recurring issues that have formed the foundation for where photography is today in the 21st Century. Dr. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United […]

A Photographic Life - 273: Plus Andrew Macpherson 26/07/2023

In episode 273 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the death of editorial publishing, the rise of Threads by Meta and the natural process of ageing based on digital evolution. Plus this week, photographer Andrew Macpherson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer […]

A Photographic Life - 272: 'Photo Collecting Special' With Peter Fetterman 19/07/2023

In this 'Photo Collecting' episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed connecting with Peter Fetterman in Santa Monica to discuss all aspects of photo collecting, including pricing, selling, archives, keeping true to your vision, the art market and the photography gallery. Born in London, Peter Fetterman has been deeply involved in […]

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