In this talk, artists Odette England and Amin Yousefi will explore the role their archives play in questioning the photographic gaze. England will discuss Woman Wearing Ring Shields Face from Flash, a collection of found vernacular photographs the artist has been acquiring of men taking pictures of women without their permission, women shielding their faces and men posing with guns. Viewed as a body of work, her archive proposes that within our culture lies a complex and sinister relationship between the camera, guns and violence against women.

Amin Yousefi will share insights into Eyes Dazzle as they Search for The Truth, a photographic journey to the Islamic Revolution (1978-1979). Re-photographing existing archival portraits of crowd protestors, the artist invites the viewer to reconsider the dynamics between the photographer and the photographed. Both artists will be discussing these projects as well as sharing broader aspects of their practice.

The talk will be chaired by David Campany: a writer, curator, editor and educator. 

Odette England and Amin Yousefi’s works will be on view at Copeland Gallery from 17th-26th May.

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