To mark the closing weekend of her Arnolfini exhibition, photographer Polly Braden is joined by journalist Lisa Bachelor (The Guardian) to discuss the stories behind the creation of Against the Tide.

They will discuss how the project developed, some of the people and places they encountered along the way, and consider how their respective roles as photographer and journalist overlapped. 

Polly Braden is a documentary photographer based in London, known for her intimate, long-term collaborations. Her work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues, including learning disabilities, single parenthood, and displacement. Braden’s distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy, often developed over years of sustained engagement.

Journalist Lisa Bachelor edits the Guardian's Seascape, a series that focuses on oceans and the communities along their shores. She has been with the Guardian for over twenty years, holding the roles of news editor, money editor and consumer affairs correspondent during that time. Against The Tide is her most enjoyable project to date.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio) — Read more — Read less