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Audio Described Tour of Another Kind of Life

Photography on the Margins

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An audio-described tour of the exhibition Another Kind of Life, suitable for Blind and Visually impaired visitors, led by Lisa Squirrel who will highlight key artworks on display in the exhibition.

Another Kind of Life follows the lives of individuals and communities operating on the fringes of society from America to India, Chile to Nigeria. The exhibition reflects a more diverse, complex view of the world, as captured and recorded by photographers. Driven by personal and political motivations, many of the photographers sought to provide an authentic representation of the disenfranchised communities with whom they spent months, years or even decades with, often conspiring with them to construct their own identity through the camera lens.

No specialist knowledge is required. This friendly and informal tour will last approximately an hour and a half with time for questions and answers.

Free ticket for companion if required.

If you require a guide throughout the Gallery and / or assistance from Barbican or Moorgate Underground Stations to the Barbican Centre please email [email protected] or text phone 07710 854 085 or call the box office on 020 7638 8891.

Tagged with: Art & design Another Kind of Life: Photography on the margins

 

 

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