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Joshua Turner’s ‘Float like a feather, sink like a stone’

Turner is a photographic practitioner based in the North West of England, who uses photography to explore and contemplate the relationship between the land and the individual. In an ongoing practice, he uses books and prints to gather ideas into bodies of work that are simultaneously concerned with existential ideas and personal interactions. Want to know more? Find out here!

Mishka Henner’s ‘Selfie’

Selfie offers a different kind of self-portrait, using a highly reflective surface that acts like a black mirror. The camera has zoomed out far beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, allowing the viewer to simultaneously ‘see themselves, the world, and everything they’ve ever known, all in one frame’. Want to know more? Find out here!

Darren Almond’s ‘Fullmoon @ Fukushima Bay’

Almond’s practice spans installation, film, sculpture and photography, considering themes of memory, sense of place, and the passing of time. His ongoing ‘Full Moon’ series captures the unique light and atmosphere during full moon lunar phases. Want to know more? Find out here!

OFFSHOOT: Memory Keepers at RHS Garden Bridgewater

Artist in Residence Yan Wang Preston launches OFFSHOOT at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Join us at RHS Garden Bridgewater to meet photographer Yan, hear about her residency to date - and find out how you can become a ‘Memory Keeper’ for our magnificent 300 year old tree!

Artist Q&A – Alex Nelu

As a part of Between the Earth and the Sky our team assistant Sam Parker conducted a Q&A session with artist Alex Nelu to better understand his practice and thought process. Find out more here!

Left to right: Lindsay Taylor, Sam Parker, Sean Rorke, Jessica Bennett, Elliott Flanagan, Robin Standring, Jess Robinson, Iqra Saied

2024/25 Graduate Scholar studio visits

The University of Salford Art Collection, Paradise Works, Islington MIll, Hot Bed Press, and our associates at Castlefield Gallery got together with our current Graduate Scholars to have a look at what they have been up to in their new studios. Read more here

Craig Easton and Liz Wewiora in discussion, in front of Craig's work.

Is Anybody Listening? Photo Ethics Discussions

Alongside the touring exhibition, a series of photo ethics discussions took place. These discussions invited audiences to explore the ethics of image capture, representation, permission and how heritage is documented and shared. The four discussions were held during the run of each exhibition on the tour, at: In each location, these conversations evolved, with new […]