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James Hyman Gallery presents A Different Age
5 Jun 2020

James Hyman Gallery presents A Different Age

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

The lockdown period during Coronavirus has been especially difficult for the elderly in our communities. With this in mind, Nan Levy, daughter of Shirley Baker, decided to devote a new exhibition to depictions of older people and got together with … Continued

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Photo fundraiser for The Trussell Trust
8 May 2020

Photo fundraiser for The Trussell Trust

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Nan Levy, the daughter of Shirley Baker is delighted to present a sale to help food poverty in collaboration with The Trussell Trust… I have been thinking about what I can do to help during this Coronaviruscrisis. My mother, Shirley … Continued

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The greening of Salford
29 Apr 2020

The greening of Salford

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Salford recently hit the headlines with its forward-thinking green credentials. Such an accolade has come as a surprise to many. As The Guardian states: one would expect that honour to go to the likes of Brighton or Bristol. Instead, the … Continued

Salford, Salford photos, Salford Quays, The Lowry
Youth culture: new photo gallery
30 Mar 2020

Youth culture: new photo gallery

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

We are always delighted to receive emails from our web visitors with suggestions of what you would like to see on this website. One thing that we are constantly asked for is – more photographs! So with this in mind, … Continued

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28 Jan 2020

Through the eyes of Shirley Baker: the Leeds talk

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Saturday’s talk entitled Through the Eyes of Shirley Baker, and presented by Leeds-based bookshop Village Books, was a fascinating and thought-provoking event, extending over its allotted hour as the Q&A got into its stride. Presiding over the panel was Lou … Continued

Anna Douglas, Griselda Pollock, Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds, Lou Stoppard
Announcing a panel talk in Leeds at the Hyde Park Picture House
10 Jan 2020

Announcing a panel talk in Leeds at the Hyde Park Picture House

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

The new year starts with an exciting event in Leeds: a talk entitled Through the Eyes of Shirley Baker will take place on Saturday 25th January, at 3pm at the Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds. This event is to … Continued

Anna Douglas, Griselda Pollock, Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds, Lou Stoppard, Shirley Baker
Tate Modern: talk about the legacy of Shirley Baker
20 Dec 2019

Tate Modern: talk about the legacy of Shirley Baker

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

An informative talk about the legacy of Shirley Baker took place at Tate Modern, London as part of the launch of a new book entitled Shirley Baker by Lou Stoppard, writer and editor. Stoppard led the panel, consisting of Dr … Continued

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Talk at Tate Modern – the legacy of Shirley Baker
2 Dec 2019

Talk at Tate Modern – the legacy of Shirley Baker

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

We are thrilled to announce that there will be a talk on Wednesday 11th December at Tate Modern, London. There will be a discussion about Shirley Baker’s influence on the history of documentary photography. On the panel are: Lou Stoppard, … Continued

Shirley Baker article in The New Yorker by Lou Stoppard
5 Nov 2019

Shirley Baker article in The New Yorker by Lou Stoppard

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

We are very excited to report that London-based writer Lou Stoppard has a feature to be published this week in The New Yorker. Lou Stoppard’s book about Shirley Baker is available now, called Shirley Baker, it is priced at £35. … Continued

Lou Stoppard, Shirley Baker, The New Yorker
The Guardian and Play Well exhibition
1 Nov 2019

The Guardian and Play Well exhibition

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

The Art of Play: how can cities achieve the right balance between adventure and risk when it comes to creating childrens’ playgrounds and adventure parks? Oliver Wainwright explores playground design and attitudes to play in the Guardian, 31st October: ‘We’re … Continued

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Latest news

  • Postwar Modern exhibition at the Barbican 23rd February 2022
  • Tate Britain Spotlights exhibition now open 23rd December 2021
  • Shirley Baker photograph of three children skipping in the road Tate Britain shows works by Shirley Baker in a new display about industry 14th November 2021
  • Every dog has its day at this new Shirley Baker exhibition 22nd October 2021
  • Shirley Baker photograph of street scene ‘Life Through a Lens’ –Jason Figgis releases film promo 24th August 2021
  • Shirley Baker photograph of prams in street Postponed: British Culture Archive exhibition July 29th 23rd July 2021

Filmmaker Jason Figgis talks about his new film: Life Through A Lens

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