The Brighton Photo Fringe runs until November 16 2008.
The third annual Brighton Photo Fringe, running parallel to the Brighton Photo Biennial, is in full swing, with a strong programme of more than 75 exhibitions and events.
Paintings made using blood and salt, photographic treasure hunts and portraits of iconic music stars are just some of the diverse range of exhibitions on offer.
The fringe runs through October to November 16 2008 and supports local photographers and lens-based artists, increasing access to and participation in photography exhibitions.
Venues include the city’s museum, independent galleries, artists’ studios, cafes and shops, plus unconventional sites including a darkroom in a Transit van, a Regency period townhouse in the midst of restoration and a tattoo parlour.
There is also a selection of workshops, debates and discussions for novice, amateur and professional photographers and artists.
A full brochure and venue map providing details of all exhibitions, is available from all participating venues and local visitor attractions.
There are more than 75 exhibitions and events offered during the Brighton Photo Fringe.
With over 75 exhibitions and events to chose from, here are Culture24’s top five:
Beyond Boundary Road by Pablo Perezzarate
Blank Gallery, 108 North Street, Portslade, Brighton, Nov 1 – Nov 16 , Daily 10.30-18.00.
Through the use of photography, this exhibition explores themes of home, belonging and perception, looking closely at the community of Portslade, located on the boundary of Brighton and Hove City. There is also a multimedia installation featuring recorded interviews with local residents.
Siderotype: Prints in Gold, Blood and Salt by Mike Ware, Claire Hankinson, Ellie Young, Lukas Werth, Tom Hawkins, Martin Reis, Morgan Faulkner, Nirmala Savadekar
Brighton Media Centre, 68 Middle Street, Brighton, Oct 3 – Nov 14, Sat-Sun 11.00-16.00 or by appointment in the week.
Siderotype: Prints in Gold, Blood & Salt is a survey of artists working in archival, historical and innovative photographic processes in the UK, Canada, Germany, India, Australia & the USA. Prints produced using gold, silver, platinum, blood, salt and flower petals will be exhibited.
Brighton Rocks by David Illman
Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, Oct 3 – Nov 16, Mon-Sat 10.00-17.30.
Brighton Rockas is a striking showcase of the weird and wonderful goings on at the Brighton Centre, featuring shoots of some of the biggest bands I nthe music industry, to the hirstute gentleman of the World Moustache Championships.
I Woke from a Dream, by Chris Dade
Moksha Caffe, 4-5 York Place, Brighton, Oct 3 – Nov 16, Mon–Wed 08.00-18.00, Thu–Sat 08.00–22.00, Sun 10.00–18.00.
A new intimate collection of work by local photographer Chris Dade. This work has a mythological yet contemporary style, looking beyond the world of form to something more ethereal. His dream like images and words explore love, desire, the soul and the human condition.
Hahahoohooheehee! By Petrusco
Fortune of War, 157 King's Road Arches, Brighton, Oct 3 – Nov 16, Daily 11.00-00.00.
Petrusco has committed himself to the making of the 'Die Subversive Kunst' consisting of photography, film making, street performances and installations, successfully terrorising the minds of un-aware citizens.
Full details on the Brighton Photo Fringe website
