Bristol Photo Festival Walking Tour

Join us on Saturday 31 October for a guided walking tour of Bristol Photo Festival, led by our curators, followed by an artist talk by Julián Báron who is currently exhibiting as part of No Pasarán at Redcliffe Caves. 

THE TOUR (2-4pm)

If attending the tour, please meet us at The Welcome Building (Pugs Lane, Bristol BS2 0QF). The tour will include the following venues:

* Arnolfini – Explore Joy Gregory’s Catching Flies with Honey, which brings together more than 150 photographs, films, installations and textile works spanning four decades of artistic practice.We will finish the event at the Arnolfini Reading Room with Julián Barón giving a talk about his publishing work discussing The Magic Labyrinth Book and the dummy of The Dead Hours.
- Redcliffe Caves – No Pasarán examines memories of the Spanish Civil War, including the contributions of international volunteers who joined the struggle against fascism. We will be joined on the day by artist Julián Barón who will give an introduction to his work.\ - The Welcome Building – Discover five exhibitions across the building, including:
>> Photo Kegham – Explore the archive of Gaza’s first commercial photography studio, founded in 1944 by Kegham Djeghalian Sr, who arrived in British Mandate Palestine after fleeing the Armenian Genocide with his family.
>> One of Many – Created to mark the 200th anniversary of photography’s invention, this exhibition explores the origins of photography across the Global South, examining its use as a tool of both control and liberation.
>> Stray Sod – Created at night in rural locations across Ireland, Maria Lax’s exhibition explores the sensation of being lost in landscapes that once felt familiar, using this experience as an allegory for our contemporary condition.
>> Heat – Presented by the Magnum Foundation, this exhibition explores the impact of rising temperatures and extreme heat on communities around the world, examining the social and environmental consequences of the climate crisis through photography.
>> Common Sense – First presented in 1999, Martin Parr’s influential series captures the details of everyday life, from food and fashion to souvenirs and consumer goods. Using vivid colours, close-up compositions and humour, the exhibition offers a sharp, often satirical look at consumer culture and the visual world around us.

Our curators will share insights into the exhibitions as we move between venues, allowing you to experience the festival in depth without worrying about navigation.

ARTIST TALK (4.30-5.30pm)

Following the tour, artist Julián Báron will be in conversation with festival director Alejandro Acin, discussing his work on the memories of the Spanish civil war. The talk will last approximately 40 minutes, followed by time for audience questions. The talk will take place at The Welcome Building.

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TICKETS

You are free to attend the tour, the talk or both. Please buy your ticket accordingly. All current UWE students receive 40% off festival tickets - please use the code 'UWESTUDENTS' at checkout to receive your discount.