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Postwar Modern exhibition at the Barbican
23 Feb 2022

Postwar Modern exhibition at the Barbican

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

A new exhibition entitled Postwar Modern – New Art in Britain 1945 – 1965 runs from 3 March to 26 June, taking place at the Barbican Art Gallery. On show are 200 works by 48 artists, and 14 of Shirley … Continued

Barbican, British photography, Manchester, photography exhibition, Salford, Shirley Baker
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

All Saints, charity sale, fundraiser, Hulme, Manchester, photography sale, prints sale, Shirley Baker, Trussel Trust
The Guardian and Play Well exhibition
1 Nov 2019

The Guardian and Play Well exhibition

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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

children, Manchester, Play Well, Shirley Baker, Wellcome Trust
Shirley Baker Print Sales Exhibition
13 Jun 2018

Shirley Baker Print Sales Exhibition

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

The London Photographer’s Gallery are hosting a Shirley Baker photography exhibition in their print sales gallery from 21st June – 28th July. There are rare vintage prints of daily life in the working class streets of Manchester and Salford, and … Continued

British photography, Manchester, photography exhibition, Salford, Shirley Baker, The Photographers' Gallery
Coming home: Shirley Baker at Manchester Art Gallery
13 Jun 2017

Coming home: Shirley Baker at Manchester Art Gallery

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Women, Children and Loitering Men opened at Manchester Art Gallery on the 18th May and the occasion was packed with an excited crowd, thrilled to have Manchester photographer Shirley Baker exhibiting in her home city. Several more works have been … Continued

Children. and Loitering Men, Manchester, Manchester Art Gallery, photography, Salford, Women

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Latest news

  • Street Life exhibition at The Centre for British Photography 26th January 2023
  • Shirley Baker photograph of prams in street Exhibition about Salford University and its history 6th January 2023
  • Jason-Figgis film producer “Life Through A Lens” a new film by Jason Figgis set for release early 2023 1st December 2022
  • Christmas news: a new book and exhibition announcement for the New Year 9th November 2022
  • Images from Postwar Modern – Barbican 15th July 2022
  • Ice cream van in the street, Manchester Postwar Modern exhibition at the Barbican 23rd February 2022
Centre for British Photography opening show

Opening show of The Centre for British Photography

Gallery

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