11th May, 1:30 pm
The concept of a photograph becoming available to us instantly is something we now take for granted – but it was the Polaroid Company who first brought us this miracle in the 1940’s, and then subsequently refined it over the coming decades. Pioneered by Edwin Land, instant photography cut out the need for darkrooms, development and printing, giving you your photograph (almost) instantaneously. This talk will trace the development of instant photography from the 40’s to the present day, looking at its cultural importance as well as the artists who have utilised it for their work.
Euan is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Newcastle, working across photography, electronic sound and installation, whose work explores the legacies of modernism and how they relate to the present day.
You can see more of Euan’s work on his website www.euanlynn.com/
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All talks are free for members and £5 for non-members. Charges apply to workshops, see individual events for details. All talks, workshops and events are held in the Learning Room at the gallery unless stated otherwise.
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