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20th - 26th October 2014
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Newcastle Photography Festival 2014 aims to create a
platform for photography in the North East of England,
whilst
celebrating one of photographys greatest local sons, Joseph
Swan (read about him inside this leaflet).
There are lots of wonderful things happening throughout the
week, including: theatre; film screenings; practical
workshops;
exhibitions; talks and demonstrations. It is with thanks to
many
of the people and organisations who have donated their
time, money and facilities to help make this festival
happen,
that we are able to make many of the events free of charge
and where there is a charge, we have kept this to a minimum.
In addition to all of the daily events, the Lit & Phil will
be
displaying an exhibition of recently unearthed photographic
material and books from their archive throughout the
duration of the festival and there will be a group
exhibition
of contemporary photography by local practitioners at
Newcastle Colleges Blandford Square Gallery, open every
day from Tuesday evening until Saturday.
Newcastle photography festival
2014
Festival venues and events booking
Blandford Square GalleryNewcastle College
12-14 Blandford Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4JX
07525891337
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Train: Central
Metro: St James or Central
(10 mins by foot)
Bus: Any to city centre
No booking Necessary
The Lit&Phil23 Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1SE
0191 232 0192
www.litandphil.org.uk
Facebook: The-Lit-and-Phil
Twitter: @litandphil
Train: Central
Metro: Central
(2 mins by foot)
Bus: Any to city centre
At Lit&Phil or
0191 232 0192
Side Gallery9 Side
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3JE
0191 232 2208
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Facebook: SideGallery
Twitter: @SideGallery
Train: Central
Metro: Central
(10 mins by foot)
Bus: Quaylink
(Q2 - Guildhall)
At Side Gallery or
www.amber-online.com
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Side Cinema1-3 Side
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3JE
0191 232 2208
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Train: Central
Metro: Central
(10 mins by foot)
Bus: Quaylink
(Q2 - Guildhall)
At Side Gallery or
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Joseph SwanJoseph Swan is the inspiration for this festival of
photography in Newcastle, running from Monday 20th October until
Sunday 26th October 2014.
The Festival marks the 100th anniversary of Swan` s death on
27th May 1914 and aims to highlight his important work in the field
of photography.
Joseph Wilson Swan was born in Pallion, Sunderland on 31st
October 1828. His interest in photography
was ignited when, as a young man, he walked past a local
photographers shop which had a
Daguerreotype on show in the window.
His first essay on photography was inspired by reading an
account of Mungo Ponton and his new photographic technique known as
the carbon
process. In 1864, Joseph Swan perfected and patented the carbon
process which produced very fine and detailed images.
Later, while working for John Mawson (a Newcastle based
Chemist), Swan made advances in the new collodion wet plate
technique which had
been invented in by Frederick Scott Archer around 1850. It is
said that Mawson and Swan produced some of the finest collodion of
their time. The
wet plate collodion process is currently enjoying a resurgence
in popularity and will be demonstrated during our festival.
In 1877, Swan began experimenting with the gelatino-bromide
process, proposed by Dr. Maddox in 1871. Swan remedied many of the
defects
with this process, and, by the latter part of 1877, the firm
were producing good quality plates which rivalled the dry plate
process. Swan also
invented bromide printing paper which was used universally for
many years.
MONDAY | 20.10.14
FESTIVAL OPENING EVENT
2-4pm Lit & PhilFreeNo Booking Necessary
Welcome introduction to the festival by the organisers + Geoff
Lowe will introduce the work of Victorian Tyneside photographer
Lydell Sawyer.
A THRILL IN THE DARK: VICTORIAN MAGIC LANTERN SHOW
7-9pmLit & Phil5Booking Essential: Lit & Phil
In Victorian Britain the magic lantern was at the forefront of
technology and was widely employed for religious, educational,
artistic, scientific, topographical and entertainment uses. It
fulfilled a very similar role to that of TV, video and the Internet
today.
This is an opportunity to experience an authentic Victorian
style magic lantern show presented by enthusiast Derek
Greenacre.
TUESDAY | 21.10.14
CYANOTYPE PRINT WORKSHOP10am-12pm & 1-3pmSide Gallery30
(limited spaces)Booking Essential:Side Gallery
A chance to learn about and create your very own traditional
cyanotype contact prints during this practical workshop lead by
artists Dawn Felicia Knox and Lindsay Duncanson.
EXHIBITION OPENINGPLAYING WITH LIGHT
6-8pmNewcastle CollegeFreeNo Booking NecessaryExhibition runs
until Saturday 25th (10am-5pm daily)
6 local photographers present their work using a variety of
photographic techniques and printing methods, including traditional
B&W, cyanotypes, wet plate collodion and digital prints.
WEDNESDAY | 22.10.14
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP10am - 12pm Meet at Lit & Phil @
9.30am Free Booking Essential: Lit & Phil
Bring along your camera and get ready to hone your street and
architectural photography skills with the help of local
photographers Jonathan Keys and Juan Fitzgerald as they guide you
around the streets of Newcastle in this practical group
workshop.
CRAFTING DIGITAL PRINTS: THE THOUGHT PROCESS
2 - 4pm Lit & Phil FreeBooking Advised: Lit & Phil
The Jack Lowe Studio, in Newcastle Upon Tyne supplies digital
services of the highest order to the photographic industry. As well
as touching on the practical side, Jack will offer an insight into
his thought processes as he has engaged with the daunting world of
digital print-sharing philosophies and how they have been refined
over many years and over many miles of paper.
THE LIFE AND WORKSOF JOSEPH SWAN
7 - 8pm Lit & Phil 5Booking Essential: Lit & Phil
A short play written by local writer Barry Quinn about the great
Tyneside physicist, chemist and inventor, Joseph Swan.
THURSDAY | 23.10.14
WET PLATE COLLODION STUDIO10am - 2pm Lit & Phil 30 (limited
spaces)Booking Essential: Lit & Phil
A rare opportunity to have your portrait produced on glass plate
(which will be yours to keep) and to witness photographers Jonathan
Keys and Paul Cordes demonstrate the collodion process which was
perfected and popularised by Frederick Scott Archer in 1851.
MAKING & USINGA PINHOLE CAMERA
2.30 - 3.30pm Lit & Phil FreeBooking Essential: Lit &
Phil
Photographer, printer and camera maker Jim Lycett will astound
people with his excellent collection of handmade cameras. He will
discuss the process of construction and instruct in the use of his
pinhole models.
PHOTOGRAPHER TALK: LEAH GORDON
6.30 - 8pm Side GalleryFreeMax 50 spacesBooking Advised: Side
Gallery
Internationally recognised documentary photographer Leah Gordon
will be visiting us to discuss her recent project The Tailors of
Port-au-Prince, which is an exploration of the redundancy of skills
during an epoch of change and upheaval, the ascent of digital data
over analogue and the effects of increasing personal technological
dependencies.
Her photographs have been made using only analogue methods:
posed and taken formally on black and white film with a medium
format camera, printed by a master silver gelatin printer, Debbie
Sears, and hand-tinted by artist and long-time collaborator, Marg
Duston, who painstakingly taught herself the almost lost skill.
FRIDAY | 24.10.14
DR. TWISTS PHOTOGRAPHARIUM
10am - 4pm Lit & Phil20 per photoNo Booking Necessary
Traditional turn-of-the-century photography with a Twist! Dr
Twists Photographarium brings the 1900s photography to the present
day.
Using the original equipment and chemistry of the day, be amazed
as your photograph develops in front of your eyes using our
one-of-a-kind developing cart.
WHAT REMAINS: THE LIFE AND WORK OF SALLY MANN FILM SCREENING
7.30 - 9pmSide Cinema5Booking Advised: Side Gallery
As one of the worlds pre-eminent photographers, Sally Mann
creates artwork that challenges viewers values and moral
attitudes.
Spanning five years, What Remains contains unbridled access to
the many stages of Manns work, and is a rare glimpse of an eloquent
and brilliant artist.
SATURDAY | 25.10.14
REMEMBERING JIMMYBY JUAN FITZGERALD
2 - 4pm Side CinemaFree Booking Advised: Side Gallery
Jimmy Forsyth was an amateur photographer, who in later life
became celebrated for his portrayal of the working class
communities of Tyneside.
Juan Fitzgerald, who knew Jimmy well, will be showing samples of
his work and telling some very candid stories about the man behind
the lens.
SUNDAY | 26.10.14
FINDING VIVIAN MAIER FILM SCREENING
2 - 4pm Side Cinema 5 Limited SpacesBooking Advised:Side
Gallery
Finding Vivian Maier is the critically acclaimed documentary
about a mysterious nanny, who secretly took over 100,000
photographs that were hidden in storage lockers and, discovered
decades later, is now among the 20th centurys greatest
photographers.
Maiers massive body of work would come to light when in 2007 her
work was discovered at a local thrift auction house on Chicagos
Northwest Side. From there, it would eventually impact the world
over and change the life of the man who championed her work and
brought it to the public eye, John Maloof.
There will be an opportunity for a discussion about the film
over drinks after the screening.
END OF FESTIVAL PARTY
4 - 6pm Side GalleryFreeNo Booking Necessary
Join us in raising a glass and celebrating the end of the 1st
Newcastle Photography Festival. There will be an opportunity to
discuss ideas, give feedback, view the newly installed Kai
Wiedenhofer exhibition Confrontier and listen to live music by The
Bernicia Trio over complimentary snacks and drinks.