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Salford

Exhibition about Salford University and its history
6 Jan 2023

Exhibition about Salford University and its history

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

We are pleased to announce further details of a new exhibition to take place in January at The University of Salford’s library. The show will include 14 of Shirley’s 1960s Salford street photos. It will be held at the Working Class … Continued

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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

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Tate Britain shows works  by Shirley Baker in a new display about industry
14 Nov 2021

Tate Britain shows works by Shirley Baker in a new display about industry

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

We are very pleased to announce that several street photographs of Shirley Baker’s will be going on show at Tate Britain. The work will be included in a “Spotlight” display opening on 13th December, to run for eight months. Spotlights … 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

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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

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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

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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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