Preserving the Archive with Cassia Clarke

22nd May 2025

Turner Contemporary

Explore how personal photographic collections play an important role in preserving and narrating British history at this Turner Contemporary workshop

6pm - 7.30pm

Ever wondered why some histories have been preserved more than others?

What can personal photography tell us about the identity of people in the photographs?

How do we share, collect and archive our personal pictures in the digital age?

This 90-minute workshop invites participants to learn how personal photographic collections can play an important role in preserving and narrating British history. After visiting the exhibition, the group will look through a selection of photographs of family life, friendships, neighbourhoods, work and leisure. The group will discuss why the photographs were taken and what they tell us about the people in them, learning how to preserve images using archive techniques.

This workshop is best suited for individuals aged 16 and over.

Refreshments will be provided.

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