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Shirley Baker

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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Every dog has its day at this new Shirley Baker exhibition
22 Oct 2021

Every dog has its day at this new Shirley Baker exhibition

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Dog lovers will be thrilled to know there is an up and coming exhibition to open at London’s Kennel Club called For the Love of Dog: Pour L’amour du Chien. The exhibition, to open on 4th November, highlights Shirley Baker’s … Continued

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The cat, the birthday and a mystery figure
16 Jun 2021

The cat, the birthday and a mystery figure

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People get in touch with the Shirley Baker Estate for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s to let them know they’ve spotted a familiar face in one of Shirley’s photographs, which is always a fascinating and emotional moment.  But a … Continued

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Museum of Youth Culture show on now
6 Dec 2020

Museum of Youth Culture show on now

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

We’re pleased to share the announcement that there’s a brand new show of Shirley Baker prints called How We Were. This exhibition has just opened at the Museum of Youth Culture’s basement gallery at Fouberts Place, off Carnaby St, in … Continued

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A Different Age has struck a chord
8 Jul 2020

A Different Age has struck a chord

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The online exhibition A Different Age which began in June is proving to be immensely popular. Its focus is on the elderly, a group who are still unable to take steps out of lockdown and are often finding themselves isolated … Continued

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James Hyman Gallery presents A Different Age
5 Jun 2020

James Hyman Gallery presents A Different Age

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Nan explains: “We are now starting to see the start of the ease of lockdown and with that we can begin to step outside, enjoy the sunshine and play sport. Sadly our elderly folk are still advised to stay safe … Continued

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Photo fundraiser for The Trussell Trust
8 May 2020

Photo fundraiser for The Trussell Trust

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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 Coronavirus crisis. My mother … Continued

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Youth culture: new photo gallery
30 Mar 2020

Youth culture: new photo gallery

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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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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

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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

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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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