Feminist Library: Guest speakers - Marianne Mulvey & Grace Gelder

Ffotogallery launched the Feminist Library last October 2024 during Ffoto Cymru, our International Photography Festival and it was a great success.

The Feminist Library is a space to listen, learn and discuss ideas.

We would like to thank the Paul Mellon Centre , whose generous funding has enabled us to continue these sessions.

These events are open to the public, free to attend and will be hosted monthly from July - December.

Marianne Mulvey & Grace Gelder's session details:

Cruising For Intellectual Mothers: Writing and Photography Workshop

In 2015 Maggie Nelson wrote about 'cruising for intellectual mothers' during her time at University. Libraries can be intimidating when we don't quite know what we are looking for; after Nelson, we invite you to cruise Ffotogallery's Feminist Photography Library as a way of finding kinship, community and sustenance for your own work. This playful workshop opens a space of gentle, flirtatious enquiry offering new ways to start your own research, writing and photography with what - and who - you find between the pages.

About Marianne Mulvey:

Marianne Mulvey is Senior Lecturer and Subject Leader, MA Fine Art: Curating at the University of the West of England. She was previously Tutor, Curatorial Practice at the Royal College of Art and prior to that, Curator, Public Programmes at Tate. Her current research 'Working The Workshop' explores the rise and function of the workshop in contemporary art and institutional practices.

About Grace Gelder:

Grace Gelder is a photographer and facilitator with over 16 years of experience in designing and delivering creative projects. Currently completing her PhD at Sheffield Hallam University, her research focuses on exploring morally challenging moments in critical care nursing through participatory photography and arts practice.

Upcoming confirmed list of speakers and dates for the Feminist Library sessions:

03rd September: Dr Durre Shahwar (12.30 - 2.30pm)

08th October: Eleanor Whiteman and Klara Sroka (12.30-2.30pm)

15th October: Dr Marianne Mulvey & Grace Gelder (3.00-5.00pm)

19th November: Chrisyl Wong-Hang-Sun (12.30 - 2.30pm)

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