I just received a few hard copies of the Daily Telegraph newspaper which had an article by Elizabeth Fortescue about Head On Photo Festival 2016. The article features one of the images that I had exhibited at the Festival Hub Central as part of the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney.
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Open Gallery at D-Light Studios; PhotoIreland Festival
It's been a busy time for me this month in Ireland, checking out some of the incredible exhibitions that are on during the PhotoIreland Festival. It has been wonderful to be in Dublin for this photography festival.
I am pleased to have some of my Mixed Emotion (M.E.) work included in the Open Gallery exhibition at D-Light Studios (home to the incredible Blow Photo Magazine), during the PhotoIreland festival.
OPEN GALLERY exhibition at D-Light Studios presents over 40 photographers as part of PhotoIreland Festival 2015
You are welcome to attend the opening on Sunday July 26th for a day of photography, live DJs Stace OCHO & DJ Tom Lowe, D-Light Cafe with free donuts thanks to Polish Traditional Bakery Dublin and a very exclusive instalment at 7pm of 'Tenx9' Storytelling event.
Canon Ireland sponsor portrait session from 3-5pm
Complimentary Älska cider will be served from 6.30pm
Admission is free
D-Light Studios, 46 North Great Clarence St, Dublin 1
Sunday 26th July 11-9pm
Dis*truct*ure Opening Night
I was grateful for my work to be a part of the Dis*truct*ure exhibition this week at Con Artist Gallery in the Lower East Side of NYC. "Con Artist presents Dis•truct•ure, a show that explores the fragility of existence and the disturbances of an earthly mortality, as well as the transcendence of it, by examining themes of pattern, repetition, mutation, ritual, and spirituality surrounding the natural decay caused by disease. Examination of these themes not only helps to cope with the suffering that can be brought by disease, but also allows us to be hopeful and celebrate the tenacity of cycles and life in all of its forms. Featuring work from artists: Marianna Peragallo, She Is Honey Brown, Ikuko H, Josef Pinlac, Carol McLennan, Christopher Tandy, Anna Fawcus, Scott Andrews, Bree Rubin, MOR, Zaria Poem, Judy Choi, Jessica Patrick, Flavia D’Urso, Gertrude Berg."
Dates November 12th - November 19th 2014 11.12.2014 Wednesday 7 to 11 /// Opening Party 11.19.2014 Wednesday 7 to 11 /// Closing Party
Thanks to Con Artist Gallery for the photos!
5 plus 5 Exhibition; Opening Night
Last night was the opening night for 5 PLUS 5 at the Altamira Palace Gallery, IED Madrid. I was grateful to be invited to be a part of this exhibition that showcases the work of ten emerging photographic artists, curated by Moritz Neumüller; Five photographers who are based in the British Midlands and five who are based in Madrid. The selected artists are; David Sheperd, Dean O’Brien, Lauren Spencer, Nicola Onions and Oscar Parasiego, and from Madrid; Angela Losa, Anna Fawcus, Eoin Moylan, Inge Trienekens, and Juan Pablo Fassi. The projects shown in this exhibition orbit around themes such as memory, identity, space, the human condition and eternal subjects in the field of photographic creation. All the emerging practitioners selected to take part in this exhibition exchange use highly contemporary language and represent a new generation of globally connected artists that use the camera as one of many technological tools for image creation. For those who missed the opening, the exhibition will run from October 28th to November 14th at:
Altamira Palace Gallery IED Madrid Calle Larra 14 28004 Madrid5 plus 5 will also be exhibited at The Photographers’ Wall, Library of Birmingham in Spring 2015.
Here are a few images from the opening night:
5 plus 5 Exhibition; Exhibition Preparations in Madrid
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Today the preparations for 5 PLUS 5 exhibition were taking place in Madrid, for the opening night this week on Tuesday October 28th at the Altamira Palace Gallery, IED Madrid. My work has been selected to be included in this show in Madrid and Birmingham. The group show features 10 photographic artists, 5 based in Madrid and 5 based in the British Midlands. The selected artists are; David Sheperd, Dean O’Brien, Lauren Spencer, Nicola Onions and Oscar Parasiego, and from Madrid; Angela Losa, Anna Fawcus, Eoin Moylan, Inge Trienekens, and Juan Pablo Fassi. Moritz Neumüller (Linz, Austria, 1972) is the curator. The projects shown in this exhibition orbit around themes such as memory, identity, space, the human condition and eternal subjects in the field of photographic creation. All the emerging practitioners selected to take part in this exhibition exchange use highly contemporary language and represent a new generation of globally connected artists that use the camera as one of many technological tools for image creation.
Here's a few of the images of the exhibition preparations:
5 plus 5 Exhibition; Invitation
5 plus 5 Exhibition; Printing in Madrid
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Earlier this year, I was invited to take part in 5 PLUS 5 - an exhibition that showcases the work of ten emerging photographic artists; Five photographers who are based in the British Midlands and five who are based in Madrid. The selected artists are; David Sheperd, Dean O’Brien, Lauren Spencer, Nicola Onions and Oscar Parasiego, and from Madrid; Angela Losa, Anna Fawcus, Eoin Moylan, Inge Trienekens, and Juan Pablo Fassi. Moritz Neumüller (Linz, Austria, 1972) is the curator. Neumüller is interested in contemporary work by photographers and media artists from around the world, especially documentary, social and conceptual. The projects shown in this exhibition orbit around themes such as memory, identity, space, the human condition and eternal subjects in the field of photographic creation. All the emerging practitioners selected to take part in this exhibition exchange use highly contemporary language and represent a new generation of globally connected artists that use the camera as one of many technological tools for image creation.
5 plus 5 will be exhibited at the Altamira Palace Gallery, IED Madrid in November 2014 and at The Photographers’ Wall, Library of Birmingham in Spring 2015.
Yesterday, we went to the printers in Madrid to start printing the work for the Madrid part of the exhibition. Here are a few photographs from the morning, with a sneak preview of some of the images that will be shown:
The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards in Malaga
I arrived in Malaga yesterday to attend the opening night of The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards. One of my photographs, 'In The Corner' from the series of work 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' was an award winner in the Pollux Awards earlier this year, and was selected to be included in this exhibition. With 54 photographers from 17 countries attending the opening night, it was a huge event, with some incredible talent. I would like to thank the Museo del Patrimonio Municipal for hosting this event, and all of the organizers from WPGA who did such a fantastic job in making this exhibition possible, with special thanks to Julio Hardy.
Oxfam America; Foreign Aid 101
One of my photos from my trip to Ghana with Oxfam America is featured towards the end of this interesting publication Foreign Aid 101: A Quick and easy guide to understanding US foreign aid
Barr Foundation: From Local to Global Publication
A couple of photos from my recent trip to Haiti with Oxfam were published in the Barr Foundation Publication: From Local to Global recently.
SPACE | DIVIDED Exhibition Opening Night
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Last night was the opening of the exhibition SPACE : DIVIDED, which featured my photographs as a part of this group show. Here is a little information about the exhibition which will be on until 02.05.2014, and some photographs from last night: 'Our culture is full of real and imagined divisions. The human desire for definition creates social, geographic, and structural boundaries that divide us. Breaking out of the white, cubed, confined space of a traditional gallery is the infatuation of many a contemporary artist, while others have discovered that constriction fosters creativity.'
Con Artist presents SPACE | DIVIDED, an exhibition of conscious and unconscious separations. Artists draw lines in the sand as they explore the aesthetic and psychological power of split space. They peek through holes in the wall to better understand the polarity of a space divided and capture the intensity of attracting opposites. Featuring work from 4 NYC artists and photographers.
AT: Con Artist Ludlow Gallery, 119 Ludlow St. Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 6pm
Gallery Night Parties 01.29.2014 Wednesday 8 til late /// Opening Party 02.05.2014 Wednesday 8 til late /// Closing Party
All photographs © Anna Fawcus 2014
Oxfam Canada; Annual Report Cover Photo
One of my photos from my 2012 trip to Haiti with Oxfam is featured as the cover shot of the Oxfam Canada Annual Report 2013:
2013: My year in photos
2013 was a busy year for me. I was based in New York City for the year, with photographic assignments and travel taking me to Thailand, India, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Haiti, UK, Australia & New Zealand. I was involved in many exhibitions; with solo shows in New York City and Australia, and group shows at various galleries in New York, and at Art Basel in Miami. I would like to share a few shots from the year:
© Anna Fawcus
'In the Corner', Rawai, Thailand, 2013
© Anna Fawcus / Oxfam America
Artibonite, Haiti, 2013
For me, 2014 has begun in New Zealand, with plans to visit Vanuatu next week, before returning to New York. I then plan to move to Madrid, and be based there for the year. Thanks for your support in 2013 and I look forward to sharing photos and stories with you over the coming year.
Oxfam America; Growing Rice in Haiti and Vietnam
Here's an Oxfam America story about Lessons learned: growing rice in Haiti and Vietnam from my most recent assignment in Haiti with writer Kevin Ferguson:
Rice Farmers in Haiti 2013; Assignment with Oxfam America
I have just returned from a week in the Artibonite region of Haiti where I have been working with Oxfam America to document the rice industry, from the farmers in the fields, through to the mills and markets and even big companies who are buying up large quantities of rice. We spoke with people about all aspects of Haitian rice growing, as well as the USA rice imports and the effect that this has on the local marketplace. I travelled with Kevin Ferguson who will tell the stories of the people we met on this journey, incorporating my photography and video. Keep an eye on this blog for links through to upcoming Oxfam America blog posts, articles and documentary work over the coming weeks.
Coming Soon: Members Only Exhibition @ CultureFix NYC
One of my photographs will be part of a group exhibition called Members Only at CultureFix in NYC, opening on September 19th, 2013 The exhibition is a group show featuring artists from the Con Artist collective under the curatorial theme of the self nude, and drawing inspiration from the exhibition style of the Academic Salons of 1800’s France. This will undoubtedly be one of this summer’s most stark, genuine, even uncomfortably honest exhibitions. The nude figure is a trope figure in art history, acting as subject and metaphor. For whatever reason we do this: Necessity, Narcissism, a quest for deeper understanding, maybe even boredom...The results are sure to be telling. We Con Artists stand here in the buff, but stand for so much more.
For more info about the show, you can see more on the Con Artist Website or the MembersOnly Tumblr Page or read The Culturefix Interview with Audrey Ryan and Sessa Englund
Members Only
Superchief Gallery at CultureFix 9 Clinton St, NY NY 10002 Dates: September 17 - September 22nd 2013 09.19.2013 Thursday /// Opening Party 6-10pm
Closing Party of our Exhibition at Con Artist Gallery in NYC
Last night was the closing party of my joint exhibition 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' & 'Haiti', with Giles Clarke at Con Artist Gallery in NYC. Thanks to everyone who came out and made is such a successful and busy night, and a special thanks to Con Artist Gallery, Giles, Lawrence, Brian, Audrey, Oscar and Dave for their work in making it happen. For anyone who missed the show, I will be exhibiting 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' again in New York, at Circuit of Change: Gallery Night August 11th between 5pm - 7pm.
Here's a few photos of the evening:
© Anna Fawcus 2013
© Anna Fawcus 2013
© Scott Witt 2013 (Range-findings.com)
Exhibition Opening; 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' & 'Haiti'
Last night was the opening night of my joint show with Giles Clarke, at Con Artist Gallery, NYC. 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' is a series of photographs from my recent time in Thailand, where I spent 6 weeks documenting a group of young Muay Thai boxers. 'Haiti' is a series of work by Giles Clarke, 3 years after the earthquake. The show opened at 8pm and was a great success with a full house for the opening. For those who missed the opening night, there will be a gallery night on Wednesday July 17th, and a closing party on Wednesday July 24th; both myself and Giles will be at there for these nights. 07.10.2013 Wednesday 8 til late /// Opening Party 07.17.2013 Wednesday 8 til late /// Gallery Night 07.24.2013 Wednesday 8 til late /// Closing Party
Con Artist Gallery 119 Ludlow St (downstairs) New York, NY 10002 www.conartistnyc.com
© Anna Fawcus 2013
Exhibition opening night at Con Artist Gallery, NYC
© Anna Fawcus 2013
Opening night of 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' and 'Haiti'
© Anna Fawcus 2013
Exhibition opening night at Con Artist
© Anna Fawcus 2013
Exhibition opening night at Con Artist Gallery, NYC
© Anna Fawcus 2013
Exhibition opening night at Con Artist Gallery, NYC
© Anna Fawcus 2013
Exhibition opening night of 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' by Anna Fawcus and 'Haiti' by Giles Clarke
© Anna Fawcus 2013
Exhibition opening night at Con Artist Gallery
© David Lowry 2013
Anna Fawcus and Giles Clarke at the opening of their joint exhibition at Con Artist Gallery in NYC
Preparations for upcoming exhibition at Con Artist
The opening of my joint exhibition with Giles Clarke will be on July 10th at Con Artist Gallery in Manhattan. This social documentary exhibition will be on from July 10th to July 25th, with gallery nights on July 10th, July 17th and July 24th. My series of work is entitled "Children and the Art of Eight Limbs" and the photographs by Giles are from his series "Haiti" Over the past weeks we have been busy with preparations for the show. Here's a few photos of the process from the printers, to the final selections, signing and framing:
© 2013 David Lowry
Signing my exhibition prints
© 2013 Anna Fawcus
Dave preparing the wall for hanging
The Brooke Annual Review 2011/12
Some of my photographs (including the cover photo from Kenya) have been published by the Brooke in their recent annual review:
