Ruth White is an artist and researcher based in Liverpool. Her work looks at the role of photography and the photobook in representing social class and the formation of identity. She completed a PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University entitled ‘A Practice-led Investigation into the Role of the Photobook in Representing the British Working Classes Since 1975’.
Join Ruth for a walk-through of her PhD research, which highlights the important contribution photobooks have made to our understanding of Thatcherism and how they can be used to investigate the lived experience of class. Ruth will discuss the influences on her own photography and zine-making practice, which focuses on creating a comprehensive picture of working-class life. The talk is followed by a Q&A with Sorcha Boyle, Responsive Programme Coordinator at Open Eye Gallery.
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HYPERTEXT is a virtual art book fair presented by Bound Art Book Fair in collaboration with Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool. Bound Art Book Fair is typically held at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, but took the decision to create an online event for 2020 in order to support our community in this time of crisis, and drive revenue to artists and publishers. The free public programme of online events co-programmed with Open Eye Gallery included panel discussions, lectures, slideshows and site-specific presentations, with a specific focus on new work, work in progress, or events which demonstrate innovative ways to present publications in digital space. HYPERTEXT is supported by Arts Council England.
Open:
10am – 5pm, Tue – Sun
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