The Gentle Author arrived through the dark and cold, pulling a trolley full of books, before delivering an absolutely fascinating and riveting presentation. TGA had chosen one hundred favourite images from 'The Gentle Author's London Album' and proceeded to talk around each image, with wonderful, rich detail about the photographs, the people and the historic and social contexts. We heard about the many contacts, stories and projects which have arisen through the daily blog, 'Spitalfields Life' which was the starting point of this amazing collaboration between TGA and about twelve participating photographers.
After the break, we heard more about the photographers and how their Spitalfields Life work is based on their own skills and interests and how national newspapers and other publications have become increasingly interested in them. Several books and exhibitions have come about through this ambitious project and more are planned. The whole phenomenon was described with disarming modesty and surprise at the exponential growth in interest and acclaim - the readership of the blog is now bigger than that of a national newspaper. It was a stimulating evening and there is a strong possibility that CoL&CPS may be invited to take part in a Spitalfields Life project itself - look out for more details later!
After the break, we heard more about the photographers and how their Spitalfields Life work is based on their own skills and interests and how national newspapers and other publications have become increasingly interested in them. Several books and exhibitions have come about through this ambitious project and more are planned. The whole phenomenon was described with disarming modesty and surprise at the exponential growth in interest and acclaim - the readership of the blog is now bigger than that of a national newspaper. It was a stimulating evening and there is a strong possibility that CoL&CPS may be invited to take part in a Spitalfields Life project itself - look out for more details later!
Look here for the archive and how to subscribe to the daily blog:
RSS Feed