If you have some time in central Brixton, go to Photofusion to see From George to Gaza – an exhibition of photographs by Wayne Campbell to launch his new book 0710 Year One. Wayne grew up in Brixton and his work reflects key events from the 1970s onwards. He describes himself as a “passionate visual activist” recording “the power of protest and the ongoing fight for justice.” And his work in this show certainly lives up to that definition. Overtly political and campaigning, these extraordinary images capture moments in particular from demonstrations in support of Palestine over the past year.
The exhibition consists of black and white images of people protesting. And they have an arresting duality. They are images at once both intimate and very public, shining a light on vulnerability and strength at the same time, and reflecting anger, celebration, resilience, determination and solidarity. They are timeless moments in time and completely compelling.
The exhibition is compact but it’s worth spending time close up to these images. Not to be missed are From the River, Hasidic, Gotcha and It All Flairs Up taken at pro-Palestinian marches over the past year.
The exhibition runs until 2 November in Photofusion, Unit 2, Beehive Place, SW9 7QR.
Entry is free and opening hours are 10am to 6pm
You can also visit Encounters in Photofusion’s second gallery which is the fruit of a partnership between Photofusion and main contractors Bryen & Langley Ltd who commissioned two photographers to document the revitalisation of the Brixton Rec Quarter
The Rec is a new series of portraits from photographer Lucy Bruce-Gardner, made during conversations with local store owners, shoppers and people visiting Brixton Station Road Market. Her portrait “Erica” was short-listed for The Portrait of Britain Prize 2023 by the British Journal of Photography.
Rubble & Dust is a body of work from The1Harris, which captures daily sights of spaces, tools and workers during the construction of Photofusion and The Advocacy Academy’s new home.
Harris documented the work carried out by Bryen & Langley’s team as they spent 12 months transforming the disused storage space in the Brixton Recreation Centre into a new home for vital local charities Photofusion and The Advocacy Academy, further embedding these organisations into the Brixton landscape.
For further information go to www.photofusion.org
